human
Well. What’s the use of going into the matter, then? Reedy asked.
gpt
It’s not our custom to throw down the Commissioner.
human
As it’s on the calendar we’ll have to listen to it,
gpt
How did it get on the calendar?
human
I was under the impression the Commissioner was in accord,
gpt
Well, I want to know where you got that impression,
human
Not from me,
gpt
Order, gentlemen, he said.
human
We are wasting time. We will hear anyone who wishes to speak in favor of the bill.
gpt
I have an important business matter I would like to attend to, Reedy said.
human
May I be excused?
gpt
Hold on, Clark protested,
human
It’s my turn to get off early.
gpt
I can’t excuse both of you, Burton snapped.
human
This is the last business on the calendar. It will not detain us long. Proceed. What’s your name? Baldwin? Proceed.
gpt
Odd or even? he whispered. It took Clark a moment to understand, then his scowl relaxed.
human
Even
gpt
I have no objection to excusing Senator Clark,
human
Proceed,