human
Someone appreciates me, she laughed. For the first time I realised what her young and not very sinful vanity must miss by never being able to hear a word of pride or praise from her husband. Sonia O'Rane always reminded me of a child who cannot build a castle in the sand without dragging someone by the wrist to come and admire it.
gpt
I don't think you did that night at Colonel Grayle's, she said to me.
human
In fact it was very forgiving of me to ask you. I've never been so found fault with by anyone except David, and he's given it up since we married. I sometimes wonder whether it is because he thinks I'm perfect or only not worth bothering about now he's got me.
gpt
I only recall saying that you talked a great deal of nonsense, I put in.
human
I stand by that.
gpt
Well, that's a nice thing to say when I'd refused three invitations from people who were just dying to hear me talk. However, I suppose I'm a cultivated taste.
human
And you only invited me in the hope of making me retract,
gpt
Let's have some dinner,