human
Come in,
gpt
Here we are, sir,
human
Yes, yes, said Mr. King nervously, and turning away from some papers he was fumbling to occupy the waiting moments.
gpt
Well, do sit down, all of you. I sent for you to have a talk about something that you--that you--well, do sit down.
human
If it's good news, he said abruptly,
gpt
a gathering alarm stole over his chubby countenance, as he scanned the face before him,
human
I'm going out-doors.
gpt
It's good or bad news according as you take it, said the old gentleman.
human
It ought to be good. But there, pushing back his chair to look at the row of anxious figures the other side of the table,