human
Oh, Minna! Oh, Minna!
gpt
You lemme be, she said, fiercely.
human
I see'd them men lookin' at this. It ain't handsome, but it's worth good money. I heard something they said. I ain't goin' to lose all that money. I'm goin' to take what I can git, I be.
gpt
Minna, you--
human
Lemme be.
gpt
It ain't accordin' to law, Minna.
human
What do you s'pose I care about the law? She turned to Estella Griggs, who was watching her eagerly, with a gathering light of fierce greed in her eyes.
gpt
If you take my advice you'll help yourself to something while you have the chance,
human
Oh, Minna, it's stealin'! You'll be liable--
gpt
Liable to nothin'. Stealin'! If folks don't steal no more 'n I do, I'll risk 'em. I'm a-takin' my lawful pay, I be. If you take my advice, you'll take somethin', too.
human
You must not take that; that iss not your rug, said she.
gpt
You must not take that.
human
Git out,