human
Guiseppe, I'm starved for a piece of pig.
gpt
I've already had trouble enough with you for one day, he said.
human
You are here to sing, to dance, to earn money; do you hear? Come at once.
gpt
Yes, Guiseppe, I hear you, but you know I can't sing when I'm hungry. I do no better than your puppets. You said so yourself.
human
Buy me some, she begged.
gpt
I'll sing, then, the very best I can. Won't you, please, Guiseppe?
human
Guiseppe, do you hear? Only a penny.
gpt
Only a _soldo_, dear Guiseppe, Pappina pleaded,
human
Stop now and sing for a half-penny's worth of pig! Simpleton! If you must have some, here--