human
You told me to look about; I did so and I have found what I wanted.
gpt
Come now, you're a clever fellow. You've called to ask me to be your best man, have you not? You may count upon me. If necessary I will bring all the members of the right of the Corps Législatif to your wedding; that would be a famous thing for you.
human
But tell me? I must not compromise myself too much just now, for we have a very difficult law to pass--The lady's condition is not too apparent, is it?
gpt
That is a joke that would cost me dear, were I not a Rougon.