human
But where is Jean Bouchon?
gpt
Monsieur asks after Jean Bouchon?
human
Yes, I have seen him here previously. Where is he at present?
gpt
Monsieur has seen Jean Bouchon? Monsieur perhaps knew him. He died in 1869.
human
I know that he died in 1869, but I made his acquaintance in 1874. I saw him then thrice, and he accepted some small gratuities of me.
gpt
Monsieur tipped Jean Bouchon?
human
Yes, and Jean Bouchon accepted my tips.
gpt
Yes, and what I want to know is how you have rid yourselves of Jean Bouchon, for that you have cleared the place of him is evident, or he would have been pestering me this evening.
human
Hold, said I;
gpt
No, monsieur, Alphonse has left two or three years ago. And monsieur saw Jean Bouchon in 1874. I was not then here. I have been here only six years.
human
But you can in all probability inform me of the manner of getting quit of Jean.
gpt
Monsieur! I am very busy this evening, there are so many gentlemen come in.
human
I will give you five francs if you will tell me all--all--succinctly about Jean Bouchon.
gpt
Will monsieur be so good as to come here to-morrow during the morning? and then I place myself at the disposition of monsieur.
human
I shall be here at eleven o'clock.