human
M. Demetrius is unwise to come here. I told him so; yes, I confess--remember my warning--that I betrayed you. All the same--very foolishly, I think--he insisted upon an immediate meeting, to recover his birthright, he says. Can you arrange for the rehabilitation, of this exiled Esau?
gpt
I can!
human
And you will?
gpt
Assuredly, if M. Demetrius disabuses Katinka of her infatuation.
human
That is his affair and yours. No doubt --she spoke meaningly--
gpt
There is no need, madame, seeing that you are in his confidence, and in mine. Besides --very slowly--
human
Over tea, she echoed equally slowly--
gpt
It is a Russian custom. M. Demetrius and I are Russians. Still, if the suggestion appears presumptuous --he waved his hand with assumed deprecation--
human
I withdraw it and apologise.
gpt
No! She passed her tongue over dry, white lips, and answered faintly.
human
You shall have your--tea. Then, rising hurriedly, she made for the near window on an obvious excuse.
gpt
I do not see him coming.
human
The police!
gpt
I do not see the police, madame. But what a delightful day! I trust the night will be equally mild, since I journey to Havre.
human
You go to Havre--to-night?
gpt
By a moderately late train. My cousin, Count Petrovitch, is there with his yacht. We have to talk about his possible marriage with my daughter, before he leaves to-morrow for Kronstadt.
human
Oh! sighed Lady Jim, very white.
gpt
How--how--amusing! and after misusing the word, she went back to her chair with geographical thoughts. Paris--Havre--Kronstadt--Siberia; and Demetrius.
human
Oh!
gpt
You are ailing, madame,
human
Starving! replied Leah, with a wry smile.
gpt
Hush!