human
Come on, Kirby, said Frank, quietly.
gpt
Here is the man we are waiting for.
human
What in the world did you drag me in here for, old man? You know I am not drinking anything now, and--
gpt
As I told you, interrupted Harry, grimly,
human
I brought you in to see a man. Here he is.
gpt
What--Merriwell? What in the world are you doing in this place?
human
Permit me to introduce you to Mr. Plug Kirby--Mr. Burnham Putnam. Have you ever met the man before.
gpt
What in blazes is this? he gasped.
human
Is it a joke?
gpt
No joke, returned Frank, sternly.
human
It is a matter of business. Mr. Kirby, have you ever met Mr. Putnam before?
gpt
Naw! cried the man.
human
Dis ain't der cove wot come ter me ter do der job. Dis is anodder feller.
gpt
You are sure? demanded Frank, with an expression of positive relief.
human
His name was on the card you gave me.
gpt
I don't care if it was, dis ain't der feller wot give der card ter me, not by a great big lot.
human
Well, I am glad of that! cried Frank, and he grasped Putnam's hand.
gpt
It is a great relief.
human
Didn't I tell you!
gpt
Well, now, I want to know what all this is about, said Old Put, who was greatly puzzled.
human
I am all at sea.