human
Oh, how nice!
gpt
It was, of course, many years ago, when I was quite a lad.
human
Certainly,
gpt
I ought, perhaps, explain the circumstances that led me into this way of life.
human
a statement to which his English neighbor hurriedly responded,
gpt
Oui, oui.
human
There ess a boke, he continued, in a well-bred, rapid whisper,
gpt
I ran away from home, continued our host. He paused, and then added, appealingly, to the two distinguished foreigners present:
human
I do not know if I can make you understand that this is a peculiarly American predilection. The exodus of the younger males of an American family against the parents' wishes does not, with us, necessarily carry any obloquy with it. To the average American the prospect of fortune and a better condition lies OUTSIDE of his home; with you the home means the estate, the succession of honors or titles, the surety that the conditions of life shall all be kept intact. With us the children who do not expect, and generally succeed in improving the fortunes of the house, are marked exceptions. Do I make myself clear?
gpt
The Baron Von Pretzel thought he had noticed a movement of that kind in Germany, which was expressed in a single word of seventeen syllables. Viscount Piccadilly said to his neighbor:
human
That, you know now, the younger sons, don't you see, go to Australia, you know in some beastly trade--stock-raising or sheep--you know; but, by Jove! them fellahs--
gpt
My father always treated me well, continued our host.
human
I shared equally with my brothers the privileges and limitations of our New England home. Nevertheless, I ran away and went to sea--
gpt
To see--what?
human
Aller sur mer,
gpt
Go on with your piracy!