human
You're fired,
gpt
First time I've fallen out of bed in years,
human
You and your fifteen-thousand-dollar house, Kear muttered. He combed his thinning hair with his fingers.
gpt
You and your sterling silver. You and your chosen pattern. Your service for eight. How far do you think fifty-four dollars a week will go with 12-gauge shells three and a quarter a box?
human
I'm not igniting you. I'm giving you a bonus for your fine work. Enough currency to pay the loan on this house. You'll be making two hundred per week. This fall, I'll take you hunting at my place in the country.
gpt
Boss? Kear mumbled.
human
I mean, Mr. Darmond?
gpt
Put on your clothing, the boss said.
human
I'll show you your new office. You may have a secretary, also. I'm not firing you. I'm giving you a bonus.
gpt
That's great, boss! he exclaimed.
human
I thought I did an extra special job on the plastics mill design. It'll mean a lot to the company. We--
gpt
Yes. Dress quickly.