human
I've just got an order for a picture from the New Age Club,
gpt
Oh, Jerry, now nice; I'm delighted.
human
It's to go over the fireplace in the living-room.
gpt
Good. I'm so glad; it's a big step forward, isn't it?
human
Yes, it's a good thing.
gpt
Have you decided on the subject?
human
Yes--sort of enchanted Maeterlinck forest with Melisande coming through the trees.
gpt
Charming. Did you choose it?
human
No, the committee decided on it. I shall begin at once.
gpt
Who will you have for Melisande?
human
Althea Morton.
gpt
Of course; she will be fine. But will she pose?
human
She will, he replied with what he hoped was a mysterious smile. It was a trifle annoying to have her so pleased with the arrangement.
gpt
I'd be obliged if you would occasionally show yourself while she is here,
human
I will, if I'm at home. There's no disguising the fact, however, Jerry, that my absence causes no acute pain to Miss Morton.
gpt
That's not the point. People talk,
human
Let them.
gpt
That may be your idea, but it's not mine.
human
Jerry, she laughed,