human
Good-morning, miss,
gpt
Why were you running away, Mr. Jaggs?
human
Not runnin' away, miss, he said, glancing at her sharply from under his heavy white eyebrows.
gpt
Just havin' a look round!
human
Do you spend all your nights looking round?
gpt
Yes, miss.
human
Good morning, madame, he said politely, and then looking at the man,
gpt
Oh, yes, said Lydia hastily,
human
I'm madame's courier, he said, and to Lydia's amazement he spoke in perfect French,
gpt
I am also the watchman of the house.
human
Yes, yes, said Lydia, after she had recovered from her surprise.
gpt
M'sieur is the watchman, also.
human
said the gendarme.
gpt
Forgive my asking, but we have so many strangers here.
human
Pretty good French, miss, wasn't it?