human
Mr. Deaves, do you wish me to go?
gpt
Very well, said Evan.
human
It suits me!
gpt
Sst! Sst!
human
Did they fire you?
gpt
They did,
human
Well, well, well! said the old man with that unalterable grin.
gpt
You're a good boy too! I always said so! But what can anybody do with a wilful woman! So we've had our last walk together, eh?
human
Our last walk!
gpt
But of course you're not worth what George pays you, he added, quickly.
human
Nothing like! Nothing like!
gpt
Well, good-bye,
human
Wait a minute. Say, I hate to think of those blackguards getting away with the money after all.
gpt
So do I,
human
Why don't you go after them yourself?
gpt
Where is the money to be sent to-day?
human
To the library.
gpt
Do you remember what book was mentioned?
human
Yes. 'Carlyle's Essays,' Riverside edition.
gpt
Well, maybe I will, said Evan.
human
I owe them something on my own account.
gpt
That's right! That's right. If you land those rascals behind the bars, I'll mention you in my will.
human
That's kind of you,