human
It's all right.
gpt
That goes without saying.
human
Why?
gpt
Because you promised.
human
Thanks for the compliment. Have you had your _café au lait_?
gpt
No. I got up early, and thought of walking round to your hotel to see you, but decided I wouldn't.
human
I half expected you.
gpt
I didn't want to seem too--importunate. I hoped you'd come here.
human
Like a promising child, I've justified your hopes. Let's walk down to the Grand Port, to a garden restaurant I remember; and over our coffee, I'll tell you the story of my diplomatic _coup_. Meanwhile, we'll discuss Shakespeare and the musical glasses.
gpt
Anything but the Contessa, said the Boy, springing up, and cramming his panama over his curls.
human
I shall breathe more freely on the other side of the gate, and I shan't consider myself out of the scrape until I'm out of her house for good.