human
The young villain! said the banker, when Felix had finished this black falsehood, which he told so glibly, and with such seeming reluctance, that Mr. Goldwin accepted it as all truth.
gpt
I am sorry I ever took him into my office, he continued.
human
I must have the bank carefully looked over, to see if he misappropriated anything, as he very likely did.
gpt
Well, said Mr. Goldwin, after a pause,
human
I don't know, answered Mortimer, hesitatingly.
gpt
I would like to work for you, but would not feel right to take the position away from this Vermonter.
human
Vermonter.
gpt
Take it away from him! replied the banker, scornfully.
human
He cannot enter this bank again.
gpt
But you see I would feel that I am the means of keeping him out of the position. You wouldn't have known about his deception if I hadn't told you.
human
That is all right, replied Mr. Goldwin;
gpt
I am glad to see you sensitive about injuring another. It is much to your credit that you feel as you do about it.
human
Thank you, was the modest reply.
gpt
Then if you think it would look right, and you really want me, I will take the position.
human
Of course we can get hundreds and thousands of boys, but I have taken a liking to you. When can you commence?
gpt
I can commence this morning, if you wish me to,
human
Very well, I wish you would--er, that is if you feel able. I notice your face is swollen, and perhaps you are not feeling well.
gpt
Oh, that will not bother me, replied Mortimer, coolly.
human
I had a tooth filled yesterday, and have got cold in my jaw.
gpt
You must suffer with it. It is swollen badly and looks red and angry,
human
It does hurt a good deal, but will not trouble me about my work.
gpt
It looks as if the skin had been injured--more like a bruise, as if you had received a heavy blow on your jaw,