human
I can't sing again to-night, said he.
gpt
I'm sorry, but I can sing only when I feel in the mood.
human
But you will come with Lord Lane, and stay at my villa, which I have taken at Aix--yes, if only for a few days? The Baron and Baronessa will be with me, too. You are going that way. Lord Lane has told me. Will you come?
gpt
Is he coming?
human
Lord Lane, tell him that you are.
gpt
You are very good, Contessa----
human
There! You hear, it is settled.
gpt
If--Lord Lane makes you a visit, I will also, as you are kind enough to want me.
human
You've made a conquest of the Contessa.
gpt
Are you jealous?
human
I ought to be.
gpt
But are you?
human
I haven't had time to analyse my emotions. Why did you never tell me you sang?
gpt
I wasn't ready--till to-night. Now--I sang for you.
human
I thought it was for the Contessa.
gpt
Did you? Well --with sudden crossness--
human
Rather well.
gpt
As--better than I can?
human
You must judge for yourself when you hear her.
gpt
You might tell me. But no! I don't want you to, now. It's spoiled. Good-night.
human
Good-night. Dream of your conquest.
gpt
Probably she's only trying to--to bring you to the point, by being nice to me. I wonder if you care?