human
I had hoped, said Mr. Elliott, breaking at length this silence,
gpt
The cold-water side, you mean?
human
On the side of some reform in our social customs. Why can't you join with your excellent wife in taking the initiative? You may count on me to endorse the movement and give it my countenance and support.
gpt
Thank you, Mr. Elliott, but I'm not your man, returned Mr. Birtwell. He spoke with decision.
human
I have no desire to be counted in with reformers.
gpt
Think of the good you might do.
human
I am not a philanthropist.
gpt
Then think of the evil you might prevent.
human
The good or the evil resulting from my action, take which side I may, will be very small,