human
Isn't it time he was here?
gpt
He _is_ here,
human
For what reason have I been brought from Neuchatel to the foot of the mountain?
gpt
You shall be quite satisfied on that head before our interview is over, returned Bintrey.
human
For the present, permit me to suggest proceeding at once to business. There has been a correspondence, Mr. Obenreizer, between you and your niece. I am here to represent your niece.
gpt
In other words, you, a lawyer, are here to represent an infraction of the law.
human
Admirably put! said Bintrey.
gpt
If all the people I have to deal with were only like you, what an easy profession mine would be! I am here to represent an infraction of the law--that is your point of view. I am here to make a compromise between you and your niece--that is my point of view.
human
There must be two parties to a compromise, rejoined Obenreizer.
gpt
I decline, in this case, to be one of them. The law gives me authority to control my niece's actions, until she comes of age. She is not yet of age; and I claim my authority.