human
Well, I'm afraid I can't encourage you. There's three good stores here, and the proprietors of all of them are friends of mine, and I'm afraid I couldn't do a thing about introducing you. In fact, I'd feel like a traitor to them if I was responsible for any competition with them. So-- But some time, perhaps, we can have Lulu and Harry here for a visit.
gpt
Thank you, Father. Well--
human
Well, I guess we all better be saying good night.
gpt
Say, how--the--deuce--did you get this house and all? What's the idea, anyway?
human
Young man, he snorted,
gpt
I don't discuss my business affairs. But I don't mind saying that I am partner in one of the most flourishing mercantile concerns in the State. I knew that Lulu and you would never believe that the poor old folks could actually run their own business unless you came and saw for yourself. I stand ready to refund the railroad fare you spent in coming here. Now are you satisfied?
human
Why--why, yes--
gpt
Well, then, I guess we'll say good night.
human
Good night,
gpt
I actually do hope that Lulu and Harry will come to pay us a visit now. Maybe we can impress her, too. I hope so. I really would like a chance to love our daughter a little. Don't seem natural we should always have to be scared of her. Well, let's forget the Hartwigs. They'll come around now. Catch them not knowing where their bread is buttered. Why, think, maybe Lulu will let me kiss her, some day, without criticizing my necktie while I'm doing it!