human
Stand back!
gpt
It seems that the time has come for a reckoning, said Mr. McGowan.
human
You have stood in my way long enough. Elizabeth, will you kindly step into my study?
gpt
I prefer to remain here, Mack. You may need me.
human
What I say may be quite unpleasant.
gpt
I may need to add to what you say. I'll stay.
human
Very well. Mr. Fox, our strained relations must come to an end. If you can show any just cause why I'm at fault, I shall do all in my power to rectify it. I do not know the slightest reason for your attitude against me, but----
gpt
You lie, sir!
human
Only your age protects you in the use of that word to me. I repeat what I have said,--and it will be as well for you not to question my integrity again,--I do not know why you have treated me as you have. I now demand an explanation.
gpt
If you will favor us with a little of your family history first, said the Elder with a sneering laugh,
human
You seem to think me a vagabond, or something quite as bad if not worse. Well, I'm not. My family history is nothing to brag about, but the record is clean. If you'll be seated I'll be glad to furnish you with such bits as may be of interest to you. It isn't so difficult to hold one's temper while sitting.
gpt
Please, dear, don't say anything more! For my sake, don't. Wait till you both have had time to think over how foolish this all is.
human
Foolish, you think! He need not speak, so far as I'm concerned, declared Mr. Fox, refusing the proffered chair.
gpt
I know his whole miserable story. I knew his parents. I take back my request. You doubtless would not tell the truth. What I wish my daughter to know, I shall tell her in the privacy of our own home.