human
or
gpt
which in fact, is now nearly obsolete in familiar conversation. In the old French tragedies the lovers addressed their mistresses as
human
But then the stage Alexander wore a powdered wig, and a laced coat, knee-breeches, and a long-skirted waistcoat; and Roxana figured in a hoop-petticoat, a brocade gown, a flowered apron, and a towering gauze cap. The frequent use of
gpt
is also out of fashion.
human
Yes, ma'am,
gpt
No, ma'am,
human
Yes, sir,
gpt
No, sir, no longer sounds well, except from children to their elders. If you have not distinctly heard what another lady has just said to you, do not denote it by saying,
human
Ma'am? but remark to her,
gpt
Excuse me, I did not exactly hear you!
human
Listeners seldom hear any good of themselves.