human
What an odious custom!
gpt
Why, said I, prudently,
human
Wait, quoth the little Dutchman, with his mouth full of jelly broth,
gpt
I cannot guess: but she has the prettiest smile in the world; and there is something at once so kind and so respectful in her manner that I should say she was either asking some great favour, or returning thanks for one.
human
Right, cried the little Minister,
gpt
I will interpret for you. She is saying to that old gentleman, 'Sir, I am extremely grateful--and may Saint Nicholas bless you for it--for your very great kindness in having, the day before yesterday, at your sumptuous entertainment, made me so deliciously--drunk!'
human
You are witty, Monsieur, said I, smiling.
gpt
By my soul, it is true, cried the Dutchman;