human
We can talk in French, if you like,
gpt
In English, I think, replied the Russian girl;
human
You can't, answered Leah, genuinely complimentary.
gpt
Your accent is much better than a born English person; also your grammar, and your choice of words.
human
We take the trouble to learn your language, whereas you English do not.
gpt
We're too busy annexing the world to bother about philological lessons,
human
Possibly, assented Katinka, with a chilling smile;
gpt
Monsieur Demetrius,
human
We need not speak of him, madame.
gpt
Why not? He is a mutual friend. I know you fancy----
human
I fancy nothing, interrupted the other, haughtily.
gpt
Words are not needed where he is concerned.
human
But explanations are. You think that I love Demetrius!
gpt
I forbid you to speak,
human
Nonsense. We are not in Russia, where people kneel down and say please. Besides, it is necessary for your peace of mind that you should hear what I have to say.
gpt
You made that remark before, Lady James.
human
True, and I make it again, to emphasise my meaning, though I hate repetition. Demetrius loves you.
gpt
No, no! It is you who----
human
Pish! His heart is yours; his science mine.
gpt
His science!
human
What else do you think attracted me? I am an English cat, and I have no lovers. Do you remember La Fontaine's fable?
gpt
Lady James, be plain with me.
human
I am trying to be. You think that I love Demetrius, and that he is devoted to me. It is not so.
gpt
If I could think so, I would----
human
Of course you can think so, said Lady Jim, amiably.
gpt
Demetrius is particularly clever in curing consumptive diseases. For that reason I conversed with him a great deal. My husband is very ill, and I wanted the doctor to cure him. If Demetrius thought that my liking for his society meant anything else, he is an egotist. My advice is, that you should procure his pardon and marry him.
human
There are obstacles in the way.
gpt
I am not one, I assure you.
human
Are you speaking honestly?
gpt
I am!