human
Yes, she said, when the talk drifted that way,
gpt
Do you?
human
I? No. I'm an agnostic--except in religion. Have you got it into your head, my friend, that I ever fancied Mr. Lyon?
gpt
Not for himself--
human
That will do. She stopped him.
gpt
Or that he ever had any intention--
human
I don't see how he could resist such--
gpt
Stuff! See here, Mr. Rodney! The girl sprang up, seized a plaque from the table, held it aloft in one hand, took half a dozen fascinating, languid steps, advancing and retreating with the grace of a Nautch girl, holding her dress with the other hand so as to allow a free movement.
human
Do you think I'd ever do that for John the Lyon's head on a charger?
gpt
After all, I'm rather sorry he has gone. He was a man you could trust; that is, if you wanted to trust anybody--I wish I had been made good.
human
I'm sort of sorry for you, she said, and her eyes were not so serious as to offend, as she gave him her hand,