human
I suppose you'll--you'll institute proceedings, Mr. Maxon?
gpt
I'm not a believer in divorce.
human
You won't?
gpt
I said I was not a believer in divorce.
human
You won't? he repeated.
gpt
Oh, well, that's something. That gives us time at all events.
human
I don't think you must assume that your son and the lady who now calls herself Mrs. Ledstone will be as much pleased as you appear to be.
gpt
Oh, but if there are no proceedings! murmured Ledstone. Then he ventured a suggestion.
human
Private influence could be brought to bear?
gpt
Not mine,
human
Still, you don't propose to take proceedings!