human
What's the matter with deaf Stapleton?
gpt
Nothing, sir; but he's getting old, and has made the boat over to me.
human
Are you his son?
gpt
No, sir, his 'prentice.
human
Humph! sorry deaf Stapleton's gone.
gpt
I can be as deaf as he, sir, if you wish it.
human
Humph!
gpt
It is with this conviction, I may say important conviction, Mr Speaker, that I now deliver my sentiments to the Commons' house of Parliament, trusting that no honourable member will decide until he has fully weighed the importance of the arguments which I have submitted to his judgment.