human
That's what I said, he returned.
gpt
No one honestly believes in my platform--the equal administration of the present laws.
human
I do, said Piers.
gpt
I do--everyone does.
human
Do you believe in it yourself, Mr. O'Bannon? asked Lydia, and she stretched out a slim young arm and moved the candle so that she could look straight at him or he at her.
gpt
I mean, if you caught some friend smuggling--me, for example--would you be as implacable as if you caught my dressmaker?
human
More so; you would have less excuse.
gpt
You know in your heart it never works like that.
human
Unfortunately, he answered,
gpt
The administration of the customs of the United States,
human
Don't explain it, there's a dear,
gpt
I wish you were, she said,
human
What you mean is that you habitually bribe customs inspectors.
gpt
No, said Lydia, as one surprised at her own moderation--