human
What! he exclaimed,
gpt
I beg you will not disturb Miss Obenreizer, he said.
human
You have returned, I see, without your friend?
gpt
My friend remains, and consoles our afflicted compatriot. A heart-rending scene, Mr. Vendale! The household gods at the pawnbroker's--the family immersed in tears. We all embraced in silence. My admirable friend alone possessed his composure. He sent out, on the spot, for a bottle of wine.
human
Can I say a word to you in private, Mr. Obenreizer?
gpt
Assuredly. He turned to Madame Dor.
human
My good creature, you are sinking for want of repose. Mr. Vendale will excuse you.
gpt
Go! he cried, giving his prodigious handful a preparatory swing in the air. Madame Dor said,
human
Mon Dieu,
gpt
What must you think, Mr. Vendale, said Obenreizer, closing the door,
human
I wish to speak to you on a subject in which I am deeply interested, he said.
gpt
You must have observed, Mr. Obenreizer, that I have, from the first, felt no ordinary admiration for your charming niece?
human
You are very good. In my niece's name, I thank you.
gpt
Perhaps you may have noticed, latterly, that my admiration for Miss Obenreizer has grown into a tenderer and deeper feeling--?
human
Shall we say friendship, Mr. Vendale?
gpt
Say love--and we shall be nearer to the truth.