human
There is some mistake, said Rodin,
gpt
That is true, replied Adrienne;
human
And the same scruple induced you to tell the prince that Mdlle. de Cardoville loved some one passionately--but that he was not the person,
gpt
Sir, answered Rodin, dryly,
human
I need hardly tell you that I have no desire to mix myself up with amorous intrigues.
gpt
Come! this is either pride or modesty, said the count, insolently.
human
For your own interest, pray do not advance such things; for, if we took you at your word, and it became known, it might injure some of the nice little trades that you carry on.
gpt
There is one at least, said Rodin, drawing himself up as proudly as M. de Montbron,
human
I tell you what, my good sir! replied the count, disdainfully:
gpt
My dear count!
human
I do not exactly see, sir, first, what courage is shown by threatening a poor old man like myself, and, secondly--
gpt
M. Rodin, said the count, interrupting the Jesuit,