human
Really! said Hostatter.
gpt
And yet we Americans are said to have a bad reputation for noise.
human
But as you say, he added, rather hastily,
gpt
Definitely artistic. My most sincere congratulations.
human
Everybody is admiring the libretto. First-rate stuff, isn't it? I expected to find the author with you. Isn't he in the house?
gpt
Yes, but he told us he would sit in the stalls,
human
Haven't you seen him?
gpt
No,
human
Well, of course you'll appear after the next act with him. There's sure to be a call. And I know Gillier will be called for as well as you.
gpt
A call after this act!
human
I believe they generally summon authors and composers after the penultimate act over here.
gpt
You'll take the call, of course, Claudie?
human
Yes, I shall take it.
gpt
Then you'll have to go behind the scenes.
human
Yes.
gpt
Will you--
human
I'll wait till the curtain goes up, and then slip out.
gpt
I think Monsieur Gillier might have come to see us to-night. It would have been natural if he had visited our box.
human
Perhaps he will come presently.