human
I beg your pardon, Mr. Hamblin. I hope you will excuse me,
gpt
You did it on purpose, you scoundrel!
human
No, sir! I did not, sir! protested Grimme.
gpt
I had the end in my mouth, and was just going to drop the coil when I saw you.
human
And you did drop it when you saw me.
gpt
I did not mean to drop it then. I was going to wait till you had passed; but my foot slipped, and, in catching hold of the gaff with my hand, I let go the coil. If I hadn't dropped it, I should have fallen myself,
human
I don't believe a word of it! You meant to insult me! exclaimed Mr. Hamblin, still goaded on to intemperate speech by the ill-concealed jeers of the students.
gpt
Mr. Kendall, it is your duty to punish that insolent fellow.
human
I will inquire into the matter, sir. If it appears that he did the act on purpose, he shall certainly be punished,