human
said a pleasant voice;
gpt
Oh, my dear M. Savarin! charmed to see you looking so well! Madame well too, I trust? My kindest regards to her. I have been in Paris but a day or two, and I leave this evening.
human
So soon? The war frightens you away, I suppose. Which way are you going now?
gpt
To the British embassy.
human
Well, I will go with you so far--it is in my own direction. I have to call at the charming Italian's with my congratulations--on news I only heard this morning.
gpt
You mean Mademoiselle Cicogna--and the news that demands congratulations --her approaching marriage!
human
Last night at the house of M. Duplessis.
gpt
By the way, said Graham, with a tone of admirably-feigned indifference,
human
Can't you guess?
gpt
NO.
human
Gustave Rameau.
gpt
Ah! Graham almost shrieked, so sharp and shrill was his cry.
human
Ah! I ought indeed to have guessed that!
gpt
Madame Savarin, I fancy, helped to make up the marriage. I hope it may turn out well; certainly it will be his salvation. May it be for her happiness!
human
No doubt of that! Two poets-born for each other, I dare say. Adieu, my dear Savarin! Here we are at the embassy.