human
Things seem to be progressing up there, said Mouillot;
gpt
On my word, she is charming! said Albert;
human
Balivan didn't deceive us.
gpt
True, so far as her face goes.
human
Why have you come here, messieurs? what do you want? demanded Paul;
gpt
Aha! the lover is losing his temper! said Mouillot.
human
But, just consider--suppose we were evil-minded? We have you both in a cage up there--suppose we should go and tell the young lady's parents; what would you say?
gpt
That there is no harm, messieurs, in going into a loft when one is moving furniture there; and that is why I am here now with mademoiselle.
human
Ah! not bad! not bad! and it was part of the moving to kiss her, I suppose; and to swear eternal love, young Lothario?
gpt
I kissed mademoiselle's hand only, monsieur. As to what I said to her, that doesn't concern you; you had no right to listen.
human
Hoity-toity! then you should lock the doors, imprudent children that you are!
gpt
Why, God bless me! the lover is one of our messengers, Sans-Cravate's mate!
human
Yes, that is so! it was he who did Tobie's errands yesterday. Ah! young dressmaker! is it possible? you listen to a messenger? Why, you degrade yourself, girl; your trade entitles you to look higher--especially with such lovely eyes!
gpt
Treat mademoiselle with respect, messieurs! exclaimed Paul;
human
Do you, knave, retorted Célestin,
gpt
We shall not put back the ladder except on several conditions, said Albert;
human
I, said Mouillot,