human
Here, this is for you.
gpt
Only that much for going to Rue Neuve-Vivienne, then to Rue d'Angoulême, and coming back here; it ain't very fat pay.
human
You rascal! I'll wager that the lady to whom you gave my letter paid you, and paid you handsomely too; so that I really ought not to give you anything.
gpt
Monsieur is too shrewd, replied Jean Ficelle, with a half-smile;
human
Off with you! keep your mouth shut, and I'll employ you again; when you're paid at both ends, it seems to me that you ought to be satisfied.
gpt
He's a skinflint, all the same!
human
The reply is evidently satisfactory, said Mouillot, scrutinizing his face.
gpt
His eyes have the proud gleam of a victor already. Is your Dulcinea very pretty?
human
Oh! messieurs, it isn't what you imagine. It's important business.
gpt
Are you going to marry?
human
No. It's some business on the Bourse. A little money to invest.
gpt
Oho! if you're going to be a millionaire, then you can afford to lose at bouillotte.--The champagne frappé, waiter. Now is the time!
human
Messieurs, said Dupétrain, with his elbows still on the table,
gpt
I was about to tell you a very curious anecdote.--A young woman, whose husband was travelling, desired to know whether, when he was away from her----
human
Silence! No more stories! here comes the champagne!--Well, Albert, why don't you drink? You are not in good spirits.
gpt
Because my messenger doesn't come,
human
Nor mine, either, said Tobie;
gpt
Yes, you seem to be getting along very well,
human
Spare yourself, Pigeonnier, my boy; or else you'll make a fiasco, in spite of your letter of recommendation.
gpt
I! why I could drink champagne all day without getting drunk; I am so used to it!
human
There's a messenger for Monsieur Albert Vermoncey.
gpt
Ah! it's for me this time! exclaimed the young man, springing to his feet.
human
I am coming! I am coming!