human
To your bedroom, mademoiselle, he cried to Lucille, who was only too glad to slip away. He confronted Madame,
gpt
It is time to put an end to this pantomime, Madame.
human
Pantomime! They are quite in earnest in the street, Monsieur. Listen, there is no mistaking the sincerity of that cry. Hear the workmen as they pass, 'Vive le Drapeau Rouge.'
gpt
And you have really folded the tricolour!
human
And why not, replied Madame;
gpt
I think of your ancestors, Danton; of him who dipped his handkerchief in the blood of Monsieur Veto; think of him who----
human
My ancestors be hanged!
gpt
They richly deserved it, I have no doubt, replied Madame;
human
But, Madame, you cannot mean to be present in that guise on the balcony?
gpt
Of course not, this is my robe de nuit. I have not yet put on the tights.
human
But it is impossible for me to believe it, Madame.
gpt
If seeing is believing, you will believe it, Monsieur, this costume will do for the present,