human
Well? that is a fine weight the less on your stomach!
gpt
Do you think that an old sinner like me could not tell from a thousand nothings, if only from the way your poor eyes are now shining, that you had not been reconciled when you landed here? Now I have just met the reverend father returning to the cloister, and I find you coming out of the auditorium; there is no need to be particularly sly to guess that the great wash has just taken place.
human
But, said Durtal,
gpt
No, for he was not in his scapular; he had his cowl on. And as he never puts on that robe except to go to church or at confessions, I was quite certain that he came from the auditorium, as there is no office at this hour. I may also point out that as the Trappists do not come to confession in this room, two persons only could have been with him, you or I.
human
You may say as much,
gpt
But I have not one,
human
I have several, said M. Bruno,
gpt
Then if you will come with me, replied the oblate, addressing Durtal,
human
I will hand it you without delay.