human
And there you are. All things considered, if he's still alive, I should think he'd make Brooch about half-past eight.
gpt
He may get a lift,
human
Not he. Once bitten, twice shy. After all, he asked for it, didn't he? And now shall I have some tea? Or would that be greedy?
gpt
If he'd known you, he crowed,
human
I don't know what you mean, sir, said Berry.
gpt
I'm a respectable----
human
Exactly, said I.
gpt
And meek. Thanks to Uranus.
human
What, again? said I, staring at the breakfast-cup which Jill was offering me, that I might pass it to Daphne.
gpt
How many more cups is he going to drink? He's had three to my knowledge.
human
That vessel, said Berry,
gpt
What you want, said I,
human
What's the matter with a trough? said Jonah.
gpt
That'd be more in keeping.
human
You see? he said.
gpt
Two putrid minds with but a single snort. But there you are. Don't dwell on it. Pass the marmalade instead. He turned to his wife.
human
And what's the programme for to-day? The glass has gone up, it's already raining, 'all's right with the world.' Anybody like to play ping-pong?
gpt
Fool, said his wife.
human
As a matter of fact, I don't think it would be a bad idea if we went over to Broken Ash for tea. Berry made a grimace, and Jill and I groaned. Even Jonah looked down his nose at the suggestion.
gpt
Yes, my sister continued,
human
I didn't think it'd be a popular move, but I'd like Adèle to see the pictures, and we haven't shown a sign of life since we left Town.