human
I don't know whether you are aware, Mr. Penfold, about that new boy; but I hear that he had to leave Tipping, where he was employed by Squire Ellison, for poisoning the squire's dog.
gpt
How did you hear it?
human
William Jenkins heard it from a man named Thorne, who belongs to the village, and whom he met at a public house, yesterday.
gpt
William Jenkins had best not spend so much time in public houses, Mr. Penfold said shortly.
human
I heard the story before I saw the boy and, from what I hear, I believe he was wrongfully accused. Just tell Jenkins that; and say that if I hear of him, or any of the hands, throwing the thing up in the boy's face, I will dismiss them instantly.