human
I see, the latter said,
gpt
A--ah!
human
Are they not correct?
gpt
Without a doubt.
human
Is not my father the Chevalier de Lincy?
gpt
It seems so.
human
Then we have only to ask, as it is a family matter, that you add this name to the contract of marriage, and give us a copy.
gpt
It cannot be done, sir.
human
Do not say that, d'Aguilhe, the merchant said;
gpt
No sir, it cannot be done.
human
Cannot be done? for _me_? Have I done nothing for you, M. d'Aguilhe? Have I not been a good client to you?
gpt
Nevertheless, sir, nothing can weigh with me against the rules of my profession, pompously replied the Notary.
human
A Public Person must not allow himself to be swayed by private considerations.
gpt
In what lies your difficulty in changing this deed?
human
A deed once deposited in the archives of the Notary is sacred.
gpt
But you see a mistake has been made?
human
Etiquette, Monsieur.
gpt
You see that the honour of the family is concerned in rectifying that mistake.
human
Etiquette, Monsieur.
gpt
But is there no way? If I offer fifty livres for your advice upon a way, for instance?
human
Ah, Monsieur, that is different; the heart of the professional man should open, and his knowledge be accessible to his client. There is a way.
gpt
What is it?
human
Obtain an order of the Judge upon me to add the required paragraphs to my deed.
gpt
Here are your fifty livres.
human
I thank you, sir,