human
Why, of course! You are right, a thousand times right! exclaimed Monferrand.
gpt
Ah! if I were the master you would see what a fine first-class funeral I would give it all! Then, as Duvillard looked at him fixedly, struck by these last words, he added with his expressive smile:
human
Unfortunately I'm not the master, and it was to talk to you of the situation that I ventured to disturb you. Barroux, who was here just now, seemed to me in a regrettable frame of mind.
gpt
Yes, I saw him, he has such singular ideas at times-- Then, breaking off, the Baron added:
human
Do you know that Fonsegue is in the ante-room? As he wishes to make his peace with you, why not send for him? He won't be in the way, in fact, he's a man of good counsel, and the support of his newspaper often suffices to give one the victory.
gpt
What, is Fonsegue there! cried Monferrand.
human
Why, I don't ask better than to shake hands with him. There were some old affairs between us that don't concern anybody! But, good heavens! if you only knew what little spite I harbour!