human
Burns, he said, quietly, interrupting the old man,
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I want you to come with me.
human
I merely came in for one small bracer. I needed it, and the gentlemen were good enough to invite me.
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Here! coarsely cried a man.
human
What's this mean? Who's this that's comin' here to spoil our fun?
gpt
Throw the feller out!
human
Look out for trouble!
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Get out of here, ordered the first speaker, confronting Merry.
human
We're bein' entertained.
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I beg your pardon--gentlemen, said Merry, smoothly, hesitating slightly before the final word.
human
There are reasons why I come here to take Mr. Burns with me. I am sorry to spoil your entertainment, but it is necessary.
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Is the old fellow bound out to you? sneeringly, asked one.
human
Do you own him?
gpt
No man owns me! cried the tragedian, drawing himself up and staring round.
human
I am my own master.
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I'll bet you don't dare take another drink, said the man, quickly thrusting a brimming glass of whisky toward Burns.
human
You're afraid of the young gent.
gpt
I'm afraid of nobody, declared Burns, eagerly reaching for the glass.
human
I have drunk all I could get, and I always shall, for all of anybody.
gpt
That's the talk!
human
Down with it!
gpt
Take your medicine!
human
You're the boy!
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Mr. Burns, he said, swiftly,
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I ask you as a particular favor not to drink that liquor. I ask you as a gentleman not to do it.