human
I'll just thank you, replied this personage, whose real name was Winterbottom,
gpt
Oh, Mr Winterbottom, surely you are not about to sow the seeds of discord so early. Look at the scene before you--hear how the birds are singing, how merrily the sun shines and how beautifully the water sparkles! Who can be cross on such a morning as this?
human
No, miss, replied Mr Winterbottom,
gpt
That depends upon circumstances, sir,
human
What business have you to shove your oar in, Mr Waterman?
gpt
I was hired for the purpose,
human
Stick to your own element, then--shove your oar into the water, but not into our discourse.
gpt
Well, sir, I won't say another word, if you don't like it.
human
But you may to me, said Titania, laughing,
gpt
And to me too,