human
No, he said,
gpt
I wonder why you associate me with my father?
human
I can't tell you clearly, but I feel that you had something to do with the matter. Indeed, it made the relief more welcome. But you haven't given me an explanation.
gpt
Do you understand why you failed to find the food?
human
Yes, said Andrew grimly.
gpt
I've a suspicion that you know as much about it as I do, though it's hard to see how you came by the knowledge.
human
It is rather astonishing, isn't it? The search gave you trouble, and you have some respect for your thinking powers.
gpt
I've more respect for Carnally's; he found the clue. But he was on the spot.
human
And I was handicapped by being at home? Do you know I sometimes think I'm not altogether stupid?
gpt
You're exceptionally clever, said Andrew warmly.
human
You have a gift for seizing on the truth and sticking to it. I think it's because the truth is in you that you recognize it. That's different from smartness.
gpt
You should have learned that I don't expect you to pay me labored compliments.
human
It wasn't labored; I believe it was a flash of insight,