human
Sorry, he said regretfully.
gpt
I haven't but two hundred in the world. An idea occurred to him, and his face cleared.
human
But I've plenty more clothes like these. They're in trunks and bags on the pier yonder. The outfit must be worth more than a hundred even at second-hand clothes prices. I'll give you the claim checks. I'll throw in the deposit receipt too, if you want to travel.
gpt
I'll take you, said Hickey with suspicious promptitude; but Greg on his part was too eager to be warned by it.
human
I'll take a flyer among the English swells. If I make any breaks over there, they'll think it's just because I'm a Yank.
gpt
Well, let's take a look at the flivver, said Greg.
human
I suppose she'll run.
gpt
Run! cried Hickey.
human
She can run like Duffy in the quarter mile! Before we go out let me show you my papers is all right.
gpt
You said your name was Meech, objected Greg.
human
These are made out to Elmer Fishback.
gpt
Oh, a coupla fellas owned the boat since Fishback, said Hickey.
human
The cards always goes with the car. You'll have to be Fishback when the inspector comes round. Here's my receipts for the payments.
gpt
She financed the deal, explained Hickey.
human
She keeps a little yard over on the East side, and I rent space from her. You might do worse than keep on with her. Bessie's on the level. It's Gibbon Street south of Houston. Jumping-off place on the East side. Better put it down.
gpt
Gibbon Street; I'll remember it by the Decline and Fall,
human
From the bloated rich climbing aboard that side,