human
Haw! By Jove, this is very awkward _faux pas_! Might have been killed by these rascally railway managers! Confoundedly awkward mistake! Howdo, Julie?
gpt
Oh! bad enough, papa! responded the patient, receiving the careless paternal embrace as indifferently as it was given.
human
I might have died ten times over before you would come. Why didn't you come to me immediately, papa?
gpt
Couldn't, my dear--was at Millecolonne's to meet Prince Protocoli--a political dinner which could not be avoided--sent Trewin in my place, and brought Sir Maurice Abercroft with me, so you can't complain for want of medical or paternal attention either.