human
Thinks he can tire me out, perhaps! she remarked in an explanatory manner.
gpt
Well, he just can't--that's all!
human
But, my dear Mrs. Bundercombe, I said,
gpt
There is another way out?
human
Certainly there is, I told her;
gpt
Why was I not told?
human
Really, I assured her,
gpt
I didn't think of it.
human
Will you please, she said,
gpt
Nice example your parents are setting us!
human
I wish I knew what dad was up to!
gpt
Bundercombe or Parker?
human
Nasty business, that! he remarked cheerfully.
gpt
Why don't you keep to the Ritz or the Berkeley? Anyway, he added, his tone changing,
human
I'm glad I met you, Paul. I want your help in a little matter.
gpt
Quite out of the question!
human
Don't forget that Paul is an M.P., dad! Eve said severely.
gpt
You mustn't attempt to bring him into any of your little affairs.
human
On this occasion, Mr. Bundercombe expostulated,
gpt
I am on the side of the law. Mr. Cullen, whom I am probably going to see presently, will be my brother-in-arms.
human
What do you need me for, then?
gpt
As to absolutely needing you, perhaps I don't, Mr. Bundercombe admitted.
human
On the other hand, it's a very interesting little affair, and one in which you could take a hand without compromising yourself.
gpt
What about Eve?
human
Not this time! Mr. Bundercombe replied.
gpt
The only risk there is about the affair, he explained,
human
What's the program?
gpt
To-night, at home, at ten o'clock. Can you manage it?
human
Rather, I answered;
gpt
Very well, she consented resignedly,
human
No fear of that! Mr. Bundercombe declared cheerfully.
gpt
If they go for any one they'll go for me. So long, young people! At ten o'clock, Paul!