human
In the first place, answered Madame de Malouet,
gpt
Certainly not; I am perfectly well aware of the contrary.
human
Well, then, where do you get the right of judging your neighbor so severely?
gpt
I do not acknowledge Madame de Palme as my neighbor.
human
That's convenient! Madame de Palme, sir, has been badly brought up, badly married, and always spoilt; but, believe me, she is a genuine rough diamond.
gpt
I only see the roughness.
human
And rest assured that it only requires a skillful workman--I mean a good husband--to cut and polish it.
gpt
Allow me to pity that future lapidary.