human
I came to tender my good offices in the--the disagreement, as you call it, between you and father. Can't you be complaisant for once, in a way, Mr. Brouillard?
gpt
I have never been anything else but complaisant in the little set-tos with your father, Miss Genevieve. He has always carried too many guns for me. You may tell him that I am acting upon his suggestion, if you please--that the telegram to Washington is written. He will understand.
human
And about this Massingale affair--you will not interfere again?
gpt
Does he make that a command?
human
Oh, I fancy not; at least, I didn't hear him say anything like that. I am merely speaking as your friend. You will not be allowed to do as you wish to do. I know my father better than you do, Mr. Brouillard.
gpt
What he has done, and what he proposes to do, in Massingale's affair, is little short of highway robbery, Miss Genevieve.
human
From your point of view, you mean. He will call it 'business' and cite you a thousand precedents in every-day life. But let it go. I've talked so much about business that I'm tired. Let me see, what was the other thing I came up here for?--oh, yes, I remember now. We are making up a party to motor down to the Tri'-Circ' Ranch for a cow-boy supper with Lord Falkland. There is a place in our car for you, and I know Sophie Schermerhorn would be delighted if you should call her up and tell her you are going.
gpt
I am afraid I shall have to offer my regrets to you, and to Miss Schermerhorn as well, if she needs them,
human
Is it business?
gpt
Yes, it is business.
human
Good-by, then. I'm sorry you have to work so hard. If Miss Massingale were only rich--but I forgot, the ideals would still be in the way. No, don't come to the elevator. I can at least do that much for myself, if I am a 'giddy butterfly.'