human
Are you still tired? he asked.
gpt
Would you like to rest a little?
human
Yes, she said.
gpt
I would like to get my things off.
human
You'd better go to bed for a bit, he said.
gpt
Oh, by the way, I forgot to tell you: your friend, the princess, is coming here this evening!
human
Isn't Urania angry?
gpt
No, I have told her everything and she knows about it all.
human
And I have seen Mrs. Uxeley also.
gpt
She must be angry with me, isn't she?
human
That old hag! No, not angry. She's in the dumps because she has no one with her. She set great store by you. She likes to have pretty people about her, she said. She can't stand an ugly companion, with no chic.... There, get undressed and go to bed. I'll leave you and go and sit downstairs somewhere.
gpt
Cornélie, he said, hoarsely,
human
I think it's wonderful to have you back again. Do you belong to me, tell me, do you belong to me?
gpt
Tell me, do you belong to me?
human
Yes.
gpt
What used you to say to me in the old days, when you were in love with me?
human
What used you to say?
gpt
My Rud! she murmured.
human
My beautiful, glorious Rud!
gpt
Take off your things, he said,