human
Yes, I know you give yourself the credit for all that is done here, and should one judge by much speaking in the meetings, then surely you have accomplished the most.
gpt
Oh, is it this! shouted Canute, looking sharply upon Lars:
human
Since we necessarily talk of ourselves, replied Lars,
gpt
I will say that all matters have been carefully considered by us before they were introduced here.
human
In God's name take the honor, I am content to live without it; there are other things harder to lose!
gpt
If I were to speak my mind, I should say there is not much to take honor for;--of course ministers and teachers may be satisfied with what has been done; but, certainly, the common men say only that up to this time the taxes have become heavier and heavier.
human
Finally, to-day, a proposition is made which, if carried, would recompense the parish for all it has laid out; perhaps, for this reason, it meets such opposition. It is the affair of the parish, for the benefit of all its inhabitants, and ought to be rescued from being a family matter. The audience exchanged glances, and spoke half audibly, when one threw out a remark as he rose to go to his dinner-pail, that these were