human
I am arranging Miss Mertens’ books.
gpt
There was another answer upon your lips,—I saw it, and I wish to know what it was.
human
Well, then,—I was about to say that I do not reply to questions asked in such a manner.
gpt
And why did you suppress this reproof?
human
Because it occurred to me that you have the right to command here.
gpt
I am glad,—it is well that you think thus,—for I should like just at this moment to exercise this obvious right of mine: tread upon that rose which lies languishing there at your feet.
human
That I shall not do,—it has done no wrong.