human
How long is it since you became acquainted with 'Monsieur'?
gpt
Oh, a whole twenty-four hours has elapsed since the event! grinned the Imp, more impishly than usual.
human
Didn't I tell you?
gpt
You know perfectly well that you didn't!
human
Well, I'm sorry,--since it seems to worry you so much. Louis introduced us yesterday afternoon. We met just outside of Louis' gate. Monsieur was taking the air just before the snow began, and, as it happened, so was I. You two might have been, also, if you hadn't felt so lazy and hung about the fire indoors.
gpt
I think he is quite charming, went on the Imp amiably.
human
We had a long talk. He praised my French accent, and says that he prefers to call me 'Mademoiselle Hélène,' instead of 'Bobs' or 'Bobbie' or even 'Roberta.' He asked me a lot of questions about this place and the village and all that, and finally he told me why he came here.
gpt
He _did_? gasped the two girls.
human
What was the reason?
gpt
I'll tell you, she answered with dangerous sweetness.
human
He came over to see Louis!
gpt
Of course, agreed Sue,
human
If I told you _that_, I wouldn't have any interesting secret of my own,