human
But why should you want me now, more than for the last fortnight?
gpt
Mr. Moss is disagreeable.
human
Has he done anything new?
gpt
He is always doing things new--that is more beastly--one day than the day before.
human
He doesn't come and sing with you now at your own rooms.
gpt
No; I have got through that, thank Heaven! To tell the truth, father, I am not in the least afraid of Mr. Moss. Before he should touch me you may be sure that he would have the worst of it.
human
Of course I will do what you want, said her father;
gpt
It is necessary. Of course, I do not wish to be dragged up to the police-court for sticking Mr. Moss in the abdomen. That's what it would come to if we were left together.
human
Do you mean to say that you require my presence to prevent anything so disagreeable as that?
gpt
If they know, or if he knows that you're in the house, there will be nothing of the kind. Can't you arrange your debates for the other nights?