human
See here, kid, he said.
gpt
We've a big set piece scheduled for tonight and you're a participant.
human
I am.
gpt
Sure. Our friend has proved a disappointment in the talking line.
human
The persecution has failed then?
gpt
It's early to say so but we've a notion it 'ud do no harm to accelerate a trifle.
human
You'd hardly dare torture him more than you've done already.
gpt
We thought of trying out one or two new effects but supposing they fail then it's up to you to take a hand.
human
No, said Auriole,
gpt
Haven't you kind o' forgotten something?
human
What?
gpt
My offer to you was made providing we pull off this deal. Failing that it's cancelled.
human
What do you want?
gpt
Maybe we shall call on you for the 'whisper and I shall hear' act. It'd make a nice variety for Anthony after the shouting.
human
You want me to make love to him?
gpt
Sure. And I'll try and govern my jealousy for a short stretch.
human
But only as a last resort,
gpt
That's a bet. Me and Van'll be trundling along in the Rolls about ninish--care to join us?
human
No, I'll use the two seater.
gpt
Back your fancy. But see here--no back sliding, mind. A hell of a lot hangs on his being made to talk--a hell of a lot,
human
What do you mean?
gpt
Never do for a fine chap like him to die young.
human
Die? You wouldn't dare.
gpt
It's certain sure we wouldn't dare turn him out in the world again after what's happened.
human
Do you mean you'd----
gpt
Think it over.