human
All dolled up, he said, with a sneer, as he noted the quiet but handsome suit that Joe was wearing.
gpt
I could have glad rags, too, if you hadn't bilked me out of four thousand dollars.
human
Cut out that talk, Bugs, said Joe, though not unkindly.
gpt
I never did you out of anything and you know it.
human
Yes, you did, snarled Hartley.
gpt
You got me fired from the Giants and did me out of my share of the World's Series money.
human
You did yourself out of it, Bugs, said Joe, patiently.
gpt
I did my best to have Mac hold on to you. I never was anything but your friend. Do you remember how Jim and I put you to bed that night in St. Louis when you were drunk? We took you up the back way so Mac wouldn't get next. Take a fool's advice, Bugs--cut out the liquor and play the game.
human
I don't want any advice from you! sneered Hartley.
gpt
And take it from me, I'll get you yet.
human
Beat it, Bugs! Jim broke in sternly,
gpt
Mad as a March hare,
human
Do a man a favor and he'll never forgive you,
gpt
Where did he get his grouch against you?
human
Search me, replied Joe.
gpt
I think it dates from the time when he was batted out of the box and Mac sent me in to take his place. I won the game and Bugs has been sore at me ever since. He figured that I tried to show him up.
human
I wonder how he got here? mused Hughson.
gpt
The last time I saw him was in New York, and the money I lent him wasn't enough to bring him on.
human
Perhaps Mac gave him transportation,
gpt
Not on your life, rejoined Hughson.
human
Mac's got a heart as big as a house, but he hates a traitor. You see, though, Joe, I was right in giving you the tip. Keep your eyes open, old man.