human
Why? What’s the matter with it? Ingpen replied uneasily; a slight flush came into his cheeks.
gpt
Nobody has a more comfortable bed or more comfortable boots than I have. How many women can make coffee as good as mine? No woman ever born can make first-class tea. I have all I want.
human
No, you don’t. And what’s the good of talking about coffee, and tea, and beds?
gpt
Well, what else is there I want that I haven’t got? If you mean fancy cushions and draperies, no, thanks!
human
You know what I mean all right.... And then ’freedom’ as you say. What do you mean by freedom?
gpt
I don’t specially mean, said Ingpen, tranquil and benevolent,
human
Oh no! Not at all.
gpt
My boy, Ingpen insisted, sitting up, and gazing earnestly at Edwin.
human
Analyse them down, and they’re all physical--all! And I tell you I won’t pay the price for them. I won’t. I’ve no grievance against women; I can enjoy being with women as much as anybody, but I won’t--I will not--live permanently on their level. That’s why I say I might have been fool enough to get married. It’s quite simple.
gpt
Hm!
human
If he’s right and I’m condemned accordingly,--well, I can’t help it. Facts are facts, and they’re extremely interesting.
gpt
Why on earth can’t Hilda and I discuss like that?