human
That's a most extraordinary thing; I can't understand it.
gpt
What do you mean?
human
You see that lady over there, with whom I was talking just now?
gpt
Madame Plays?
human
Yes. Well, my dear fellow, I can't imagine what kind of perfume she has about her, but it's absolutely insufferable.
gpt
The deuce you say!
human
It's like the smell of stale tobacco; it's perfectly sickening.
gpt
Impossible.
human
Look! there's Alfred leaving her now; let's see what he says.--Alfred!
gpt
What is it?
human
You were just talking with Madame Plays; did you smell anything?
gpt
Oh! parbleu! that was what made me leave her. I like to smoke a cigar, but a lady who smells like a guardhouse isn't at all agreeable. She must chew! that's the only explanation.
human
She probably adopted the habit in her retirement.
gpt
We must go and ask her husband.
human
Oh, no! I should never dare.
gpt
It's evident that you don't know Monsieur Plays! I'll bet you that I dare. Follow me, without making it apparent, and you'll see.