human
That I will, with pleasure, and without asking what you intend to do with it, Jacob. How much do you require?
gpt
Thirty pounds, if there is so much.
human
Did not young Beazeley tell you I had something for you, Jacob?
gpt
Yes; what is it?
human
You must come and see,
gpt
The only hitch, says he,
human
As that is the only hitch, said I,
gpt
I can remove it, for here is the money for the wherry, which I make a present to Tom,
human
You are a good fellow, Jacob, said Tom;
gpt
What then?
human
Only Jerry Abershaw, that's all.
gpt
Do not be afraid, Tom, it is honestly mine.
human
But how did you get it, Jacob,
gpt
Be satisfied, the money is mine,
human
Yes, Jacob, but how? replied Mrs Beazeley;
gpt
Jacob has some reason for not telling, missus, depend upon it; mayhap Mr Turnbull, or whoever gave it to him, told him to hold his tongue.
human
Tom, give back the money directly,
gpt
Take it, Tom, said I, colouring up.
human
I had it from my mother.
gpt
From your mother, Jacob! said old Tom.
human
Nay, that could not well be, if my memory sarves me right. Still it may be.
gpt
Deary me, I don't like this at all, cried Mrs Beazeley, getting up, and wiping her apron with a quick motion.
human
Oh, Jacob, that must be--not the truth.
gpt
I little thought, said I, at last,
human
continued I, turning to old Tom,
gpt
looking at his son,
human
I, for one, do believe you, Jacob, said young Tom, striking his fist on the table.
gpt
I can't understand it, but I know you never told a lie, or did a dishonourable act since I've known you.
human
Thank you, Tom,
gpt
And I would swear the same, Jacob, said old Tom;
human
Why not tell--why not tell?