human
For Heaven's sake, Margaret, he broke out, in a passion he could not control,
gpt
It is best to call things by their right names, replied Mrs. Birtwell, in no way disturbed by her husband's weak anger.
human
As names signify qualities, we should be very careful how we deceive others by the use of wrong ones. To call a lion a lamb might betray a blind or careless person into the jaws of a ferocious monster, or to speak of the fruit of the deadly nightshade as a cherry might deceive a child into eating it.
gpt
You are incorrigible,
human
No, not incorrigible, but right,
gpt
Then we are not to have a party this winter?
human
I did not say so. On the contrary, I am ready to entertain our friends, but the party I give must be one in which no wine or brandy is served.
gpt
Preposterous! ejaculated Mr. Birtwell.
human
We'd make ourselves the laughing-stock of the city.
gpt
Perhaps not,
human
There's no use in talking about it if the thing can't be done right, it can't be done at all.
gpt
So say I. Still, I would do it right and show society a better way if you were brave enough to stand by my side. But as you are not, our party must go by default this winter.