human
Is it true?
gpt
The facts are true so far as I know, he replied.
human
Of course, the humour was supplied by the author.
gpt
This young man has offered to help us,
human
I won't have any bungling amateur detective work here! she cried.
gpt
There's too much at stake. If the story is true there's only one thing to be done, pay! She addressed the old man.
human
You understand; you have disgraced us, and you shall pay.
gpt
What for? he snarled.
human
I stand by my own acts. I ain't ashamed of them. If people don't like it they can lump it. What do I care what they say about me? They're only envious. They'd give their eyes to have what I've got. Let them publish their story. Who's hurt by it? Nobody but your feelings. Am I going to pay through the nose to soothe your feelings? Not five thousand dollars' worth! I'll be damned if I'll pay!
gpt
Then it's up to you to find the money,
human
But, my dear, he whined,
gpt
I don't care where you get it; you get it, she returned callously.
human
If that story is published I leave this house. You know what that means.