human
They're queer fellows,
gpt
So they are, replied the trader,
human
Oh yes, he replied,
gpt
From what you remark, said I, feeling much interested,
human
I should suppose that you have given this subject a good deal of attention.
gpt
I have. But there are people in this world who, supposing that because I am a trader I am therefore prone to exalt trade to an equality with religion, do not give me credit for disinterestedness when I speak. Perhaps you are one of these.
human
Not I, in truth, said I, earnestly.
gpt
My chief desire in conversing with mankind is to acquire knowledge; I therefore listen with attention and respect to the opinions of others, instead of endeavouring to assert my own. In the present instance, being ignorant, I have no opinions to assert.
human
I wish there were more people in your country, replied the trader,