human
Can't you do your work without groaning like that?
gpt
I beg your pardon, said Aspinall,
human
I didn't mean to disturb you.
gpt
Who said you did? retorted poor Dick, longing for a quarrel with some one.
human
What's the use of flaring up like that?
gpt
I didn't mean--I'm sorry if I--
human
There you go. Why can't you swear straight out instead of mumbling? I can't hear what you say.
gpt
I beg your pardon, Dick.
human
Shut up, and get on with your work, and don't make such a noise.