human
It was such a scandal, Johann; and to happen in such a spot and with the von Gratzens there,
gpt
I need not tell you how sorry I am, aunt.
human
That wasn't Johann's fault, mother, said Rosa.
gpt
He couldn't prevent the woman choosing such a public place and acting as she did.
human
Why do you say choosing, Rosa? You don't imagine she expected to meet Johann there, do you? What happened after we left?
gpt
My impression is that she did choose the place, aunt. I had a talk with her and afterwards saw her at her flat.
human
But surely there can't be a scrap of truth in it.
gpt
How can I say? Most emphatically I don't remember her nor a thing she told me.
human
What did she tell you, Herr Lassen? asked Nessa, her eyes twinkling.
gpt
Of course we're all anxious to hear--if you don't mind telling us, that is.
human
I don't mind in the least. It's not a nice story;