human
Pocket money gone again? continued his father pleasantly;
gpt
You don't know one atom about it, cried Christopher, boiling with meritorious wrath.
human
I never gave her nothing--and she wouldn't have it!
gpt
The double negative, to be sure. How forcible and how natural it is! Well, well, my boy, let us try to believe you. Scatter all doubts by exhibiting your wealth. You had five pounds and ten shillings lately; and you pay nothing for anything that can be placed to your father's credit. Let me see your cash-box, Kit.
human
This is all that I have at present, said Christopher, pulling out his three-and-sixpence--for he had given the guard a shilling;
gpt
Oh, Kit, Kit! The firm ends with me. I must sell the good-will for the very worst old song, if it once leaks out what a fool you are. By what strange cross of reckless blood can such a boy be the future head of Piper, Pepper, Sharp, & Co.?