human
That's all right; when I want anything, I will ring.
gpt
I trust that you will not be like this to me.
human
What do you mean? flavored with vanilla?
gpt
No, no; I meant that--if you would not be like ice to me----
human
Indeed! Is that what Albert told you to say to me?
gpt
Oh! but you know--when one's friends are not by--and one has a burning heart--and one finds one's self beside such a charming woman----
human
I didn't bring any biscuits or macaroons, because madame doesn't want any.
gpt
What! who told you I didn't want any?
human
Why, monsieur----
gpt
What's that you say? what nonsense is this? I said: 'If your biscuits aren't fresh, I don't want any; if your macaroons are old, keep them.'--I do not wish to offer madame anything that is not--worthy of her.
human
But, monsieur--just now, out in the hall, why--that wasn't----
gpt
If you don't hear straight, it isn't my fault. Go! we have heard enough; leave us.
human
That waiter is an idiot, said Tobie, eating his ice;
gpt
So Albert is detained by important business? a rendezvous with some other woman, perhaps? Doubtless you know all about it, as he confides his most profound secrets to you. All men are villains when they are together.
human
One thing is certain--that I am very happy; and as for his confidence, I would willingly abuse it.
gpt
Upon my word, that is very pretty!
human
Listen; if I had the good fortune to be in favor with so lovely a woman as you, I wouldn't send a friend to stay with her during my absence.
gpt
It is true that that indicates----
human
Vast self-conceit, or perfect indifference.
gpt
Ha! ha! how you abuse your friend!
human
The absent are always in the wrong; that proverb will be true as long as the world lasts.
gpt
Do you think so? Perhaps I don't agree with you.
human
Oh, yes! oh, yes! do agree with me! When one has eyes that----
gpt
There! they are perfectly fresh, he said, as he put them on the table.
human
Taste them. They were baked yesterday.