human
Will you tell me a story to amuse me, sir?
gpt
You shall tell me one,
human
I? What story?
gpt
Some story you have lived.
human
I told you all.
gpt
No, said I,
human
Does this plague you, John Drogue?
gpt
Well, said I,
human
Oh. Did you hear that?
gpt
I did. They sat like flies around a sap-pan.
human
Deary me! she exclaimed, all dimples,
gpt
Penelope?
human
I am attentive, sir.
gpt
I suppose all maids enjoy admiration.
human
I suppose so.
gpt
Hum! And do you?
human
La, sir! I am a maid, also.
gpt
And enjoy it?
human
Yes, sir.... Do not you?
gpt
What?
human
Do not you enjoy admiration? Is admiration displeasing to young men?
gpt
Well--no, I admitted.
human
Only it is well to be armed with experience--hum-hum!--and discretion when one encounters the flattery of admiration.
gpt
Yes, sir.... Are you so armed, Mr. Drogue?