human
Jack!
gpt
Fred!
human
Why, Fred, old man, whatever are you doing here?
gpt
What are _you_ doing? cried I.
human
Who ever would have thought of running up against you in this place? But I say, said I, suddenly remembering the time.
gpt
I have got to be in Hawk Street in two minutes, Jack. For goodness' sake, show us the way, if you know it.
human
You have to be somewhere in Hawk Street?
gpt
Yes. Merrett, Barnacle, and Company's the name. I'm after a place they have got there.
human
So am I.
gpt
You! I exclaimed.
human
You after the same place? Oh, Jack!
gpt
I'm awfully sorry, said he.
human
I didn't know--
gpt
Oh, it's not that, I interrupted,
human
So do I. Perhaps they have. But I say, you'd better look sharp.
gpt
Aren't you coming too?
human
I haven't to be there till 10:30. They'll see you first.
gpt
That's the time, cried I.
human
Where _ever_ is Hawk Street, Jack?
gpt
This is it we're in, and that's the place over the way. Merrett's is on the first-floor.
human
Be sure you wait outside for me,
gpt
Yes, said he.
human
But, Fred, promise me one thing.
gpt
What?
human
Not to show off badly because I'm after the place too.
gpt
All serene, said I,
human
Yes, said he.
gpt
Mind, honour bright, Fred.