human
Put the slipper there, she said.
gpt
Your little neck clasp, also.
human
Stand there! she said, motioning to the opposite side of the table; and I did so.
gpt
Now, said she, looking at me gravely,
human
I am going with you to see this man whom you call your chief--this old and ugly man, thin and weazened, with no blood in him, and a woolen nightcap which is perhaps red. I shall not tell you whether I go of my own wish or because you wish it. But I need soberly to tell you this: secrecy is as necessary for me as for you. The favor may mean as much on one side as on the other--I shall not tell you why. But we shall play fair until, as you say, perhaps to-morrow. After that--
gpt
After that, on guard!
human
Very well, on guard! Suppose I do not like this other woman?
gpt
Madam, you could not help it. All the world loves her.
human
Do you?
gpt
With my life.
human
How devoted! Very well, _on guard_, then!