human
Well, well, he began again.
gpt
What's to be done? If my sister takes something into her head.... And anyhow, I'll tell you in confidence, she is a devil. Oh deary me, what I have to put up with from her! It's no good getting into trouble with her! ... If you want to avoid any unpleasantness, I can only advise you to consent right away.... You can back out later.... But that would be the easiest way.
human
Yes, you can laugh, the old gentleman said sadly,
gpt
But _you_ know her, my dear man. And do you suppose that she may have other, that is to say, financial aims, while she----
human
How do you mean?
gpt
Well, well, well,
human
Permit me, my dear sir, he said,
gpt
human
Well, my dear man, Niebeldingk laughed,
gpt
If that's the alternative, then--nothing!
human
Goodness knows, you're quite right. But you will have unpleasantnesses, mark my word. ... And if she has to appeal to the Emperor, my sister said. And my sister--I mention it quite in confidence--my sister--
gpt
Is a devil, I understand.
human
Exactly.