human
Glad to see you, Mr. Brancker, he said, heartily.
gpt
Hope you are getting on all right in your new berth and that the work is to your liking. I suppose you have come down to spend the week-end with your people.
human
I've come down for good, Mr. Edward. I'm not going back,
gpt
Not going back! echoed Edward, surprised, and it may be, a little dismayed.
human
I was certainly under the impression that you were settled with my friend Lucas for years to come, if not for life. But how has it come about? What has happened to hinder you from going back?