human
Ellis.
gpt
Well, what is it?
human
There is a good old adage, my son, the remembrance of which Has saved many a one in the hour of danger: _Forewarned, forearmed_.
gpt
Oh, then you think we are going into danger to-night?
human
I am sorry to say that we are going where some will find themselves in great peril, replied the mother, her manner growing more serious;
gpt
Very well, mother; say on.
human
Good Heavens, mother! what are you driving at? One would think we were going into a howling wilderness, among savages and wild beasts, instead of into a company of the most cultured and refined people in a Christian city.
gpt
There is danger everywhere, my son, the mother replied, with increasing sobriety of manner,
human
I must speak plainly, Ellis. You are not as guarded as you should be on these occasions. You take wine too freely.
gpt
Oh, mother!