human
A man's voice! That is something to be thankful for.
gpt
Well, friend?
human
Well?
gpt
Are you meditating an attack upon me? I am not worth the risk, upon my honour. If you are poor, behold in me a brother in misfortune. Go to a more profitable market.
human
I don't want to hurt you.
gpt
I'll take your word for it. Pass on, then. The way is clear for you.
human
Are _you_ going to pass on?
gpt
Upon my soul this is getting amusing, and I should enjoy it if I were not angry. Am I going to pass on? No, I am not going to pass on.
human
Neither am I.
gpt
In the name of all that is mischievous, cried Vanbrugh,
human
Company, was the answer,
gpt
Company! exclaimed Vanbrugh.
human
My company?
gpt
Yours or any man's. Something human--something living. And you must talk to me. I'm not going to be driven mad by silence.
human
You are a cool customer, with your this and that. Are you aware that you are robbing me?
gpt
I don't want to rob you.
human
But you are--of solitude. And you appropriate it! No further fooling. Leave me.
gpt
Not till daylight.
human
There is something strange in your resolve. Let me have a better look at you.