human
Has Madame come in yet? The servant shrugged her shoulders:
gpt
When have you ever known Madame to come home at half past six, Monsieur? And he replied with some embarrassment:
human
Very well; all the better; it will give me time to change my things, for I am very hot.
gpt
Oh! I can see that well enough, you are covered with perspiration, Monsieur. I suppose you walked quickly and carried the child, and only to have to wait until half past seven, perhaps, for Madame. I have made up my mind not to have it ready at the time. Shall get it for eight o'clock, and if you have to wait, I cannot help it; roast meat ought not to be burnt! Monsieur Parent, however, pretended not to hear, but only said:
human
All right! all right. You must wash George's hands, for he has been making sand pits. I will go and change my clothes; tell the maid to give the child a good washing.