human
Well, have you hooked him?
gpt
Yes; it's all right. He took it all in like a lamb.
human
And all the school, said Margetson,
gpt
Shut up, will you, Margetson? I've had quite enough of that chaff.
human
But I do assure you, Tom--
gpt
That'll do,
human
Well, said Gus,
gpt
All serene, said Margetson.
human
I'll fork out my share.
gpt
You'll pay for me, Tom, said Shadbolt,
human
I'll see,
gpt
All right, that's settled; and you are seeing about grub, Tom, aren't you? Don't forget the etceteras. What time have you told young mooney- face?
human
Nine. He's sure to be in time.
gpt
Well, we'll start a little before, you know, and meet you quite by accident, and the young beggar won't smell a rat till we are safe in Gurley.
human
And if he turns cantankerous?
gpt
Then we can put Shaddy to look after him.
human
Who's going to win the Gulley Plate, Gus?