human
As her fellow-lodger, he resumed, precisely,
gpt
I have been in the habit of assisting this girl with her studies and have thus come to take an interest in her--a small interest. During her sickness, it seems, many of the boarders have been in to call upon her. In a similar way, she has sent me several messages inviting me to call, but I have not been in position to accept any of these invitations. It does not follow that, because I gave some of my time in the past to assisting her with her lessons, I can afford to give more of it now for purposes of--of mere sociability. I make the situation clear to you?
human
Yes, I believe that is all perfectly clear, Mr. Queed.
gpt
On the other hand, I do not wish this girl to think that I bear her ill-will for the time I have given her in the past. I--ahem--have therefore concluded to make her a present, a small gift.
human
Well? said he, annoyed.
gpt
I am not certain what form this small gift had best take.