human
What were you doing? I asked severely, though I knew perfectly well.
gpt
Don't you know that it's a sin?
human
Who are you? the man asked in English, his voice hoarse and remote.
gpt
Go away and allow me to kill myself!
human
Stuff and nonsense! I replied tartly.
gpt
You put that--that weapon into your pocket this minute! Don't you know you are apt to cause us both to be arrested if a police officer should come this way?
human
Now come and sit down beside me on this bench! I commanded, gathering my worsteds out of his way. He obeyed like a person in a trance.
gpt
There now! said I.
human
You poor man, you are all upset! Wait a minute and I'll give you just what you need.