human
The return of my challenge unopened, suh, coupled with the broad views of my distinguished friends Mr. Fitzpatrick and the major,--both personal friends of yo' own, I believe,--and the calmer reflection of my own mind, have convinced me, Mr. Klutchem, that I have been hasty and have done you a wrong; and, suh, rememberin' my blood, I have left the cares of my office for a brief moment to call upon you at once, and tell you so. I regret, suh, that you have not the use of both yo' legs, but I have anticipated that difficulty. My caarriage is outside.
gpt
Don't mention it, Colonel. You never grazed me. If you want to plaster that syndicate all over with Garden Spots, go ahead. I won't say a word. There's my hand.
human
Yo' action is creditable to yo' heart, suh, but you know, of course, that I cannot take yo' hand here. I insulted you in a public office, and in the presence of yo' friends and of mine, some of whom are at this moment awaitin' our return. I feel assured, suh, that under the circumstances you will make an effort, however painful it may be to you, to relieve me from this stain on my cha'acter. Allow me to offer you my arm, and help you to my caarriage, suh. I will not detain you mo' than an hour.
gpt
What for?
human
That this matter may be settled properly, suh. I insulted you publicly in my office. I wish to apologize in the same way. It is my right, suh.
gpt
But I can't walk. Look at that foot,--big as a hatbox.
human
My friends will assist you, suh. I will carry yo' crutches myself. Consider my situation. You surely, as a man of honor, will not refuse me this, Mr. Klutchem?
gpt
Get out of this chair with that mush poultice, pointing to his foot,
human
I did take you, suh, for a gentleman. I find I am mistaken. And you refuse to go, and
gpt
Yes!
human
Then, suh, let me tell you right here that if you do not get up now and get into my caarriage, whenever you _can_ stand on yo' wuthless legs, I will thresh you so, suh, that you will never get up any mo'.