human
Now I do call it hard on a fellow, complained the Duke--
gpt
If I did you would scarcely feel flattered. What is it now?
human
Aksakoff! Says he was never near Southend. Swore till all was blue that he'd never set eyes on that girl for months an' months.
gpt
A sad deprivation for so affectionate a father.
human
Well, then, he wants to know where she is.
gpt
How should I know? replied the Duchess, indifferently.
human
She chose to remain at Southend, and I returned here alone.
gpt
What were you doin' at Southend?
human
That is my business, Jim!
gpt
Mine also. You said something that wasn't true.
human
Really? The Accuser of the Brethren in the pulpit with a vengeance!
gpt
I don't know what you mean.
human
I am quite sure you don't. Stop talking, please. I am too ill to be worried.
gpt
Then permit me the privilege of one, and do not ask for replies.