human
It's like this, boss, he began in a hoarse voice.
gpt
You don't know me, like Mr. Krafft says, but there's plenty that do. I got a lot of infloonce down here, and when anybody wants anything they know where to come to get it, which is right to headquarters--here,
human
Get on, interrupted Krafft impatiently.
gpt
We'll take it for granted that you are a great man.
human
About this Cora trial: they come to me for good, reliable witnesses, and I got 'em, and drilled 'em. There ain't nobody in it with me for making any witness watertight.
gpt
How many witnesses?
human
Eight,
gpt
How much?
human
Well, they give me five thousand fer to git the job done,
gpt
Hope they got some of it,
human
Who gave you the money?
gpt
Hold on, my son, that isn't ethics at all! You mustn't ask questions like that, must he, Mex? Very bad form! He turned to Keith with a crisp air of decision.
human
That's what was the matter with your trial; I just thought I'd show you. Go on, Mex, get out, he commanded that individual, good-humouredly.
gpt
I'm not particularly proud of you, but I suppose I've got to stand you. Only remember this: Mr. Keith is my friend. Swear him out of the high seats of heaven--if you can--because that's the nature of you; but let him walk safely. In other words, no strong-arm work; do you understand?
human
It's a matter of a tidy sum,
gpt
You see, you were already marked for the slaughter,
human
Well, you let him alone; he's my friend.
gpt
All right, if you say so,
human
You're safe--as far as Mex and all his people are concerned, said Krafft to Keith.
gpt
Our word is always good, when given to a friend; isn't it, Mex?