human
We've got them now, Boy--we've got them, and this war must speedily end! Lee will never get into Maryland with fifty thousand effective men. With the river hemming him in on the rear I'll have McClellan on him with a hundred thousand well shod, well fed, well armed and with the finest artillery that ever thundered into battle. We're bound to win.
gpt
If McClellan can whip him, sir?
human
Yes, of course, he's got to do that, was the thoughtful answer.
gpt
And you know I believe he'll do it. McClellan's on his mettle now. His army will fight like tigers to show their faith in him. He's vain and ambitious, yes--many great men are. Ambition's a mighty human motive.
human
I'm afraid it's bad diplomacy, sir, to go to his house like this--he is vain, you know,
gpt
Tut, tut, Boy, it's no time for ceremony. Who cares a copper!
human
I hope he hasn't gone to bed,
gpt
At ten o'clock? the President laughed,