human
Pray take the cheque, madame,
gpt
No, no! She pushed back her chair from that too alluring bait.
human
I cannot take it, and I shall say nothing about it. Stay --she took the fluttering paper from his hand and rose.
gpt
You have paid me on Jim's behalf--is that not so?
human
Yes
gpt
Then --she approached the fire and flung in the cheque--
human
Ah, but no.
gpt
I say, yes. Lady Jim approached him with outstretched hands, and a smile which had won her many things.
human
You are my friend and not my debtor. Is it not so?
gpt
Madame, a hard-working and poor official thanks you. My services now and ever are at your command.
human
I may have to remind you of that some day.
gpt
When and where you will, madame! His pale eyes lighted up with enthusiastic fire.
human
Were you my wife, I should be an ambassador.
gpt
You may be some day. Madame Aksakoff has talents.
human
Madame Aksakoff is--Madame Aksakoff; and you, are----
gpt
Well, what?
human
An angel.
gpt
How weak!
human
All language is weak, when used to describe such a woman as you, madame. I take my leave. Your servant!
gpt
And my friend?
human
To the death, madame!
gpt
A charming and astute woman, he thought gratefully, when ruminating on certain advancement.
human
But dangerous,