human
I repeat, gentlemen, he said, in an ominously low tone,
gpt
You seem to be taking our little joke more seriously than it deserves, Ferringhall,
human
I fail to see the joke, Sir John said.
gpt
Kindly explain it to me.
human
Certainly! The thing which appeals to our sense of humour is the fact that you and _la petite_ Pellissier were dining together.
gpt
Will you tell me, Sir John said ponderously,
human
Don't be an ass, Ferringhall, he said tersely.
gpt
Annabel Pellissier is known to most of us. I myself have had the pleasure of dining with her. She is very charming, and we all admire her immensely. She sings twice a week at the 'Ambassador's' and the 'Casino Mavise'----
human
Stop, he said.
gpt
You do not even know what you are talking about. The young lady with whom I was dining last night was Miss Anna Pellissier. Miss Annabel is her sister. I know nothing of that young lady.
human
The young lady, I presume, told you that her name was Anna,
gpt
It was not necessary, Sir John answered stiffly.
human
I was already aware of the fact. I may add that the family is well known to me. The two aunts of these young ladies lived for many years in the dower house upon my estate in Hampshire. Under the circumstances you must permit me to be the best judge of the identity of the young lady who did me the honour, as an old family friend, of dining with me.