human
Now then, he said, as we rushed along through the silent street,
gpt
That the bishop is very fair, but the tarts execrable. I cannot understand how you forced your portion down as well as half of mine. I suspect that confectioner's shop of only selling old cakes bought second-hand.
human
What of that? growled he.
gpt
I did not ask about such things. I want to know what you think of _her_.
human
My good friend, I returned in an authoritative and fatherly tone.
gpt
What can one say about a girl who is able to breathe in that atmosphere! Woman is ever an enigma as you well know.
human
Woman,
gpt
This monosyllabic creature--that she is enchanting it is impossible to deny! But I warn you against her, Bastel. Believe me, she has no heart.
human
You think so?
gpt
That is to say she has either never had one, or destiny has changed it into stone in her breast. Otherwise would she so coldly have turned away when I addressed her? She has a past I tell you, perhaps a present also, but no future.