human
Oh, very well, returned the handsomer of the two, looking slightly offended.
gpt
We shall meet on the way down, perhaps. By-the-by, if I'm not mistaken, your young friend is a compatriot of ours. He's American, isn't he?
human
Yes.
gpt
I believe I've met him in New York, though it was so dark I couldn't be sure. Do you object to telling me his name?
human
I'm afraid I do object, I answered, stiffly this time.
gpt
You must satisfy yourself as to his identity, if it interests you, when you see each other to-morrow.