human
I think we had better come to an immediate understanding, he said.
gpt
I am perfectly prepared to treat you all with civility as long as I receive the same treatment from you, but please understand that I will not tolerate any funny business. An idea flashed suddenly into his brain.
human
Just one thing more--there was some talk earlier this evening of trying to poison the mind of my--my fiancée in regard to a question of my morals. That was a particularly offensive idea and I want your assurance that you'll drop it. Otherwise---- he took a few paces toward the window,
gpt
I shall set fire to your curtains and keep you gentlemen busy until the woodwork has caught. I imagine you aren't wanting the fire brigade or the intrusion of any other respectable force at the moment.
human
Seems to me, my son----
gpt
Let us agree to this suggestion, he said.
human
For my part I wass very sorry to make enemy of our goot guest. S'no troubles about that.
gpt
Thank you, said Richard.
human
Then if you've nothing further to ask me I'd be glad to turn in.
gpt
Show this gentleman to his apartment.
human
Goodnight, everyone,
gpt
Say, he said, touching his cheek.
human
You fired me with some ambition to see your flag at half mast. Admire your spirit and all that, but it kind o' gets my goat being branded by a youngster. Ain't used to it. We want that inf. o' yours and want it quick. My advice to you is, don't monkey with our patience. It won't pay.
gpt
If you count this as a day, Richard replied with a grin,
human
In France during the war?
gpt
I was.
human
Awkward stuff, that poison gas.
gpt
Very awkward.
human
Beastly smell.
gpt
Horrid.
human
Makes me cry to think of it.
gpt
But you're a born sentimentalist.
human
Ah. Goodnight. Shan't be meeting again for a few days. But Laurence here'll bring any messages.
gpt
I shan't trouble him,
human
No? Well, that's your concern. Once again he relapsed into silence, then very suddenly flashed out the single word
gpt
Pineapple.