human
no doubt, selected with great satisfaction in advance of the Striker nuptials. There were black-handled case-knives, huge four-tined forks, and pewter spoons. A blackened coffee-pot, a brass tea-kettle and a couple of shallow skillets stood on the square sheet-iron stove.
gpt
Come in and set down, Mr. Gwynne, said Mrs. Striker, pointing to a stool. With the other hand she deftly
human
I can't help thanking my lucky stars, Mrs. Striker, that I got here ahead of that storm, said he, moving over to his appointed place, where he remained standing.
gpt
We were just in time, too. Ten minutes later and we would have been in the thick of it. And here we are, safe and sound and dry as toast, in the presence of a most inviting feast. I cannot tell you how much I appreciate your kindness.
human
Oh, it's--it's nothing, said she, diffidently. Then to Striker:
gpt
Put 'em here on the table, you big lummix. Set down, everybody.