human
I only wanted to ask you, Fräulein, he said in a hollow voice,
gpt
Who is this amiable youth, who plays the part of your knight, Lottka? now asked the stranger in his turn.
human
I begin to suspect that I have interfered with some tender relations between you. I am sincerely sorry for it, but still, my child, without venturing to impugn your taste, I would advise you in future to pay more attention to solid advantages in the choice of your adorers. The declamations of schoolboys are no doubt pretty to listen to, but they may lead as you see to awkward consequences. What do I owe?
gpt
You can give me the change another time. I will not disturb you further just now.
human
You shall not go, said he in a constrained voice,
gpt
Perfectly, my young friend, replied the other, his voice now trembling with excitement.
human
I understand that you are a crazy enthusiast, and take the world for a raree-show. I do not grudge you your childish amusement, and esteem you accordingly; but I have no wish further to prosecute your acquaintance, lest a joke should turn to earnest, and I should be forced--spite of the lady's presence--to treat you like a young whippersnapper who--
gpt
Sir, said I,
human
I have to request your card; we can best settle this matter in another place.