human
There, said Joseph, addressing his hero.
gpt
You cannot do better than animate that feeble creature. Go!
human
By George! said he.
gpt
I wonder that never struck me before. I'll at once volunteer to go out to South Africa, and have a shot at those canting, lying, treacherous Boers. If I come back with a score of their scalps at my waist, I shall have deserved well of my country. I will volunteer at once. But--I say, Leveridge--clear that hulking, fat old landlady out of the way. She blocks the stairs, and I can't kick down a woman.
human
Well, said Poppy,
gpt
If you will come with me, Poppy dear, I will serve you as well as the rest.
human
I hope better than you did that odious little widow. But she is well paid out.
gpt
Follow me to the riverside, said Joseph;
human
And pray why did you not make her come here instead of lugging me all the way down there?
gpt
Because I could not make an appointment with a young lady in my bachelor's apartments.
human
That's all very fine. But I am there.
gpt
Yes, you--but you are only an imaginary character, and she is a substantial reality.
human
I think I had better accompany you,
gpt
I think not. If your ladyship will kindly occupy my fauteuil till I return, that chair will ever after be sacred to me. Come along, Poppy.
human
I'm game,