human
I mean, Phil went on,
gpt
I think Katherine ought to be the one to decide whether she wants to go on seeing me.
human
And I disagree.
gpt
And I, Phil said,
human
I think you're forgetting--
gpt
I'm forgetting nothing! Phil interrupted.
human
You're acting as though I were having an affair with your wife, and you're trying to pull rank on me! I don't intend to be browbeaten and threatened!
gpt
I'm not threatening you, my dear man, Farley said, his eyebrows raised.
human
I ask you as a favor, that's all. I think I know my wife's--mind better than perhaps she does herself. And certainly better than an outsider can.
gpt
And you regard me as an outsider?
human
You know perfectly well what I mean! Farley replied angrily.
gpt
You are not her husband and consequently do not know--
human
I know her a damn sight better than you do, you stuffed shirt!
gpt
Why, you little--
human
At the sound of Katherine's voice, they both swung around. They had been making too much noise to hear her return, and she stood at the open door.
gpt
Isn't this a bit undignified? she said.
human
I could hear you outside.
gpt
What brought you back, Katherine?