human
I fear, Monsieur, you omitted to put out the light in a certain place last night. It was burning when I returned home.
gpt
Certainly not, Madame. I have been nicely brought up. I never visit places at night. You ought to be familiar with my habits after all this time.
human
True. Then it must have been some one else. Ah, these electricians' bills!
gpt
Monsieur, Monsieur! The English Consul called yesterday with his little dog at about five o'clock. He waited in your room, but you never came back.
human
Five o'clock? I was at the baths.
gpt
I have heard of that establishment. What do they charge for a hot bath?
human
Three francs----
gpt
Bon Dieu!
human
And so you go there. Why then--why must you also wash in the morning and splash water on my floor? It may have to be polished after your departure. Would you mind asking the Consul, by the way, not to sit on the bed? It weakens the springs.
gpt
Might I beg you, Monsieur, to tread more lightly on the carpet in your room? I bought it only nine years ago, and it already shows signs of wear.
human
Nine years--that old rag? It must have survived by a miracle.
gpt
I do not ask you to avoid using it. I only beg you will tread as lightly as possible.
human
Carpets are meant to be worn out.
gpt
You would express yourself less forcibly, if you had to pay for them.
human
Let us say then: carpets are meant to be trodden on.
gpt
Lightly.
human
I am not a fairy, Madame.
gpt
I wish you were, Monsieur.