human
Dear Nancy, if anything should happen to you it would break my heart. Don't be angry, it is only the major; but yo' talk with him has so disturbed me that I am determined to secure you against personal loss.
gpt
You have been good enough, my dear, to advance me certain sums of money which I still owe. I want to pay these now.
human
But, George, you
gpt
My dearest Nancy, --and he stooped down, and kissed her cheek,--
human
I will have my way. Of co'se you didn't mean anything, only I cannot let another hour pass with these accounts unsettled. Think, Nancy; it is my right. The delay affects my honor.
gpt
Now, Major, take this sheet of paper and draw a note of hand.
human
Yes, if it pleases George.
gpt
I promise to pay,
human
Payable when, Colonel?
gpt
As soon as I get the money, suh.
human
But you will do that anyhow, George.
gpt
Yes, I know, Nancy; but I want to settle it in some safe way.
human
I have it, Major!