human
Yes, Mr. James, said Miss Halliburtt,
gpt
How! cried James,
human
No! it is taking ammunition to the unhappy creatures in revolt against the government of their country, and it is lending arms to a bad cause.
gpt
Upon my honour, Miss Jenny, I will not discuss the right of the Confederates with you; I will only answer you with one word: I am a merchant, and as such I only occupy myself with the interests of my house; I look for gain wherever there is an opportunity of getting it.
human
That is precisely what is to be blamed, Mr. James, replied the young girl;
gpt
Oh, for once, Miss Jenny, this is too much, and I cannot admit--
human
No; what I say is just, and when you consider it, when you understand the part you are playing, when you think of the results for which you are responsible, you will yield to me in this point, as in so many others.