human
I've been waiting some time for you, dad. Hop aboard,
gpt
You took your time in getting back here, responded his father, by no means mollified.
human
And you knew I was waiting. But you had to stand and talk to a girl over there. Cicely says it is that picture actress who is staying at Cap'n Abe's. Is that so?
gpt
I presume Cicely is right, his son answered.
human
There is no other here at present to my knowledge.
gpt
Of all things! ejaculated Mr. Tapp.
human
You are always making some kind of a fool of yourself, Lawford. Don't, for pity's sake, be _that_ kind of a fool.
gpt
What do you mean, dad?
human
You know very well what I mean. Keep away from such women. Don't get messed up with actor people. I won't have it, I tell you! I am determined that at least _one_ rich man's son shall not be the victim of the wiles of any of these stage women.