human
That's just like mother,
gpt
What?
human
She's taken a fancy to you all at once and goes off, leaving me alone with you as if you were a pet lamb instead of a....
gpt
Lascivious lion, suggested Norman.
human
By the way, Peronella....
gpt
Yes.
human
Peronella, have you any more lovers?
gpt
How fond you are of repeating my name! Of course I have. Do I look as if I hadn't? He is called Cesano. He will be coming soon. He will certainly try to kill you. Do you mind?
human
What?
gpt
Being killed.
human
Of course, I should hate it.
gpt
You silly fellow. I mean, you aren't afraid?
human
I am deadly afraid of being killed, so soon after meeting you.
gpt
Would you kill somebody for me if I asked you to?
human
Yes, unless I was likely to be hanged for it.
gpt
I don't believe you're at all brave, or very fond of me, after all.
human
I am rather frightened of you, Peronella, at all events.
gpt
You were talking about my lovers, dear Normano, said the girl.
human
If you want to see one, you have only to wait here while I open the door. Now, if that's Cesano, as I suppose it is, there will be fireworks. Be careful, Normano; he's a rival. Alsandrian lovers are not like English. They have hot blood in their veins. Listen, how he rings. He is angry already. Oh, Normano, go into your bedroom. It would be dangerous for you to stay here--
gpt
Nonsense; I have come to stay. Do you think I am frightened? I am longing to see this very passionate man and to learn how I ought to make love.