human
There is no danger for me now, she said;
gpt
Jean Ficelle did what he was told to do, in order to earn money. Certainly it is very wrong to deceive a young girl, for, of course, he knew that it wasn't you who sent for me. But all messengers are not over particular. So much the worse for the dishonest ones! Despise that man, but don't quarrel with him; if you do, monsieur, I shall never tell you again what happens to me.
human
Very well; I will obey you.
gpt
That's right; and then, you must always be with me in the morning when I go to my work, and at night when I go home; be my protector, my guardian angel, and I am very sure that no one will try again to induce me to go into a restaurant.
human
To be always with you--that is my dearest wish; but sometimes----
gpt
Your work--yes, I understand. But try to be always at liberty in the morning and evening. Isn't it enough to work all day?
human
And if anyone should send word to you to go to a strange house, never consent.
gpt
Don't be afraid; I will remember the little restaurant. I wish you could have seen that man's face when he saw that I had escaped him. Oh! it would have made you laugh. Mon Dieu! it must be awfully late; we have been talking a long while.
human
It seems to me as if it had been only a minute.
gpt
Oh! don't think that it's a bore to me! far from it; but my aunt will want to know where I have been so late. Do you know what time it is, Monsieur Paul?
human
I haven't any watch, mademoiselle.
gpt
Nor I; but we can look into the watchmaker's as we pass. Almost eleven, do you see? And I had so much more to say to you!
human
And so had I!
gpt
It must wait till to-morrow. Here I am at my door; adieu! till to-morrow!
human
Till to-morrow!
gpt
I'll try to remember all I had to say to you.