human
Colonel, I do believe you are blushing,
gpt
I am not, Zen said.
human
Actually I was wondering--
gpt
Whether or not I could read your mind? I told you it was not good manners here.
human
Good manners or not, you seemed to know what I was thinking.
gpt
It isn't necessary to read your mind to know what you are thinking if a pretty woman is concerned, Nedra said, primly.
human
Your thoughts are written on your face.
gpt
Uh! For a moment, his confusion grew. Her understanding was much too acute. Was she playing games, making fun? If so, this was a game that two could play.
human
In that case, since you already know about me--how about it?
gpt
I told you once before--
human
Yeah, I know. You are going to wash out my mind with soap. But let's not do it right now. I'm still hungry.
gpt
You are one of the most perplexing men I have ever met, Nedra said, as she rose to fill his plate again.
human
Also one of the fastest--
gpt
I thought we were going to stay away from that subject,
human
I intended to say fastest on his mental feet, she answered.
gpt
And if you don't stop interrupting me to make a play on words, I'm going to give you a hit on the head. After that, Sam wants to see you.
human
Sam, huh?