human
The chap who writes the story knows what's goin' to happen, said Jim, when pressed for his opinion,
gpt
Oh yes! protested Leah, very patiently, considering she disagreed entirely;
human
An' how long will your share last?
gpt
That depends upon my mood. Some time, I expect, seeing that your death will force me into retirement, and crape is not so very expensive. And when you get through your lot, Jim, what will you do?
human
That's what I'm askin' you, said Jim, evasively; and continued hurriedly, lest she should insist upon a disagreeable explanation,
gpt
Since when have you taken him to your heart?
human
Oh, it's all very well talkin'. But your father's your father, when all's said an' done. The Duke doesn't think me a saint, but he'd be sorry to see me die.
gpt
No one wants you to die,
human
That's bunkum, an'--an'--what's the word?
gpt
Might I suggest 'sophistry'?
human
Oh, you'll suggest anythin' to get your own way. But what I mean is that, though I do die, I don't really die.
gpt
How clearly you put things, Jim. Please yourself. We must go back to town with this money, to be whitewashed