human
I suppose this is a trick?
gpt
Rather good one, too, isn't it?
human
That depends on how you look at it, Nat. Did you forge Mr. Dale's name?
gpt
Why--er--I--er----
human
That isn't a nice business to be in.
gpt
Humph! you needn't preach to me, Dave Porter! You played a dirty trick on me and I am going to pay you back.
human
What are you going to do?
gpt
You'll see soon enough.
human
I want you to open that door! cried Dave, wheeling around and confronting Tom Shocker.
gpt
Open it at once!
human
This is none of my affair, Mr. Porter, answered the man, with a slight sneer.
gpt
You can settle it with Mr. Poole.
human
I'll settle with you, you rascal! cried Dave, and leaping forward he caught Tom Shocker by the shoulder and forced him aside.
gpt
Give me that key!
human
Don't you do it! cried Nat.
gpt
Here, wait, I'll fix him! Hold him!