human
No money around either, the bartender said.
gpt
Except maybe for a few guys like yourself. I mean, people take their chances at the wheel or the tables, but there's no big betting going on, just nickel-dime stuff. And no big spending, either. Used to be tips in a place like this, just tips, would really mount up to something worth while. Now, nothing. He put the glass and towel down and leaned across the bar.
human
You know what I think, Mr. Malone?
gpt
No, Malone said politely.
human
What do you think?
gpt
I think all the big-money guys have rushed off home to look after their business and like that, he said,
human
I'll tell you what I think, he said.
gpt
I think people have decided that gambling is sinful. Maybe we all ought to go and get our souls dry-cleaned.
human
You always got a little joke, Mr. Malone, he said.
gpt
It's what I like about you. But there must be some reason for what's happening.
human
There must be, Malone agreed.
gpt
But I'll be double-roasted for extra fresh flavor if I know what it is.