human
If Mrs. O'Rane turns up while you're here, give her that, will you? he said, throwing an open envelope on the table.
gpt
You might say that I've gone on.
human
Aren't you dining?
gpt
I had a whiskey and soda while I was waiting, he answered.
human
Can't hang about indefinitely, you know. It's Eric Lane's new play. The thing starts at eight of all ungodly hours, and I want to see some of the show. I thought it unnecessary to remind him that we had met at the identical theatre some ten days before.
gpt
If a woman can't have the decency to come in time--Ah!
human
she said, nodding at his cap.
gpt
If I'd had to wait--Well, I suppose Mr. Stornaway would have taken pity on me, however much he hates me. The spectacle of a young distressed female simply fainting for a cocktail--did you remember to order my special cocktail?
human
You are late,
gpt
I? But that's too abominable! If you're not going to be sweet to me, I shall go straight home and never speak to you again. Late, indeed! I didn't get home till after seven, but I had a hot bath _and_ dressed _and_ disposed of four people on the telephone, all by seven-thirty----
human
Dinner was ordered for seven-thirty,
gpt
Are you listening to my story? she asked.
human
If you'd just be patient and not pretend you're working out the times for an infantry advance-- She turned to me with a quick smile.
gpt
How long would you say it took to get here from 'The Sanctuary,' Mr. Stornaway?
human
That depends how you go, I said.
gpt
It's no time in a taxi.
human
That's what I always say! When anyone finds fault with Westminster or the Embankment--fancy finding fault with the Embankment! It's like being compromised with the Albert Memorial. But people do, you know; the Embankment, I mean; they say it's not healthy--well, when they find fault, I always say, 'Ah, but it's so central. You can jump into a taxi and get anywhere in no time!' Just what you said, Mr. Stornaway. Well, as dinner was at half-past seven and it took me _no_ time to get here, there was no point in leaving the house before half-past seven, was there?