human
Well, Joe, I hear you're pulling down a pretty good salary now,
gpt
Who told you?
human
Oh, those things are soon known in the circus, explained the Spaniard.
gpt
We're glad to hear about your good luck though. What do you say to a little celebration in town? We're going to lay over here Sunday.
human
What do you mean?
gpt
I mean why don't you 'blow yourself,' as the boys say over here. Give a sort of supper to the crowd.
human
I'm afraid I can't afford it, replied Joe, with a shake of his head.
gpt
I'd like to, but it would take a good deal more salary than I'm getting to entertain the circus.
human
Oh, I didn't mean the whole outfit, said Tonzo.
gpt
I mean just thirty or forty of those you know best.
human
I can't afford it,
gpt
What! With the money you're getting? Why, I hear you've had your salary nearly doubled!
human
Well, I'm doing double work, am I not?
gpt
Of course you are, but----