human
Not to-day, dearest.
gpt
Why not? The potatoes won't hurt and it's so lovely.
human
There are other matters, more important than potatoes. I have put them off too long. Now--Margot, do you love me?
gpt
Why--uncle!
human
Because there is somebody whom you must love even more dearly. Your father.
gpt
My--father! My father? Of course; though he is dead.
human
No, Margot. He is still alive.