human
This is a harlequin's game,
gpt
Well, the world's a ball, and out of shape at that: there's no need to be ashamed of mummery. If you don't like it leave it: but I should be extremely sorry, and you would miss the occasion of your life. Come, now!
human
By the way, you ought to give that girl a handsome present!
gpt
What queer jumps you do make in the conversation, to be sure! exclaimed Norman.
human
When your great and secret scheme has enriched me, no doubt I shall make her a very magnificent present. But I can't see the immediate necessity, and at present I am pretty short of cash.
gpt
Never mind the cash. Go to a little shop in a back lane opposite the cathedral and ask to see fine presents for fine ladies. He buys stolen goods, sells cheap, gives unlimited credit to anyone who says 'The Poet sent me.'
human
Why, I have already noticed that little shop, cried Norman.
gpt
It contains all sorts of trash, and the other day I found a few old books exposed in the window, and an old Amsterdam Petronius among them.
human
Yes. Those pretty old vellum bound classics, I should tell you, must be bought with caution and bought cheap. They have no intrinsic value if you want to sell them again. But he has all sorts of treasures; I can recommend him to you strongly. By the way, it may seem odd of me to ask, but will you excuse me a moment?
gpt
Certainly,