human
If mademoiselle wanted someone to do an errand or carry a letter, or anything else, I am at her service, and I can do what's wanted as well as the one she asks for.
gpt
I thank you, replied Elina,
human
Sure enough, mamzelle; he hasn't been in his place for as long as that.
gpt
And you don't know what keeps him away? Perhaps he is sick?
human
Oh, no! that ain't the reason he ain't here.
gpt
It isn't? Why, do you know what the reason is?
human
More than one trade? What do you mean?
gpt
Oh! there's something mysterious about it; he's a man of mystery, is your Monsieur Paul.
human
I don't understand.
gpt
The fellow didn't tell everything he did, you see; and then, there may be another reason. As the young joker has stolen Sans-Cravate's mistress, he's afraid of getting a licking, and dursn't come and stand beside him--see?
human
And he does well, muttered Sans-Cravate, clenching his fists;