human
Tell me, why do you do that?
gpt
I have an idea. But let us proceed with the dinner. This salad--
human
I am more interested in the idea.
gpt
May I smoke?
human
By all means.
gpt
Do you not enjoy a cigarette?
human
Sometimes, she answered.
gpt
But that idea--
human
Will you not have one?
gpt
One moment, he said;
human
What do you mean? her arm poised in mid-air.
gpt
To touch a cigarette you must cross the line to this side.
human
I shall not smoke. If I crossed the line I should establish a dangerous precedent. A good stroke. Now, the idea. I must have that idea.
gpt
The mirror over the piano confused me. I had seen it somewhere before. Then, there was that old copy of Botticelli. The frame was familiar, but I could not place it. This stein, however!
human
Well, that stein?
gpt
I bought that stein two seasons ago. This is the Sandfords' place, and you are the veiled lady who has been riding Mrs. Sandford's favorite hunter in the park.
human
And so?
gpt
I shall find out who you are presently.
human
How?
gpt
That shall be my secret. Mutual friends, indeed! You will not have to send me home blindfolded.
human
That is precisely what I shall do, in a certain sense. My name? Perhaps. But you will never know my face.
gpt
Suppose I should determine to cross the line, despite your precepts?