human
What is this particular bother?
gpt
Oh, yes, responded Eugene,
human
And idly considering Tommy's perfection as an ass, he turned and gazed down into the ravine where Courtney had built some attractive little waterfalls and cave paths.
gpt
About how deep should you say it was down there, Courtney?
human
Three hundred and fifty feet, answered Courtney.
gpt
I think you were speaking about a little bother.
human
Oh, yes, so I was, agreed Eugene.
gpt
Very good of you to remind me of it. You know, Courtney, Mr. Gamble--who wants to buy some land of ours--has made the remarkable discovery that we're all here together. First time in years, I assure you. No matter how necessary it may be for us to hold a complete family council, one of my brothers--most unreliable people in the world, I think--is always missing.
human
And when they're all together I suppose you are somewhere else,
gpt
Curious, isn't it? he finally admitted.
human
A chap becomes so in the habit of thinking that he is himself always present, wherever he happens to be, that it's no end starting to reflect that sometimes he isn't.
gpt
I see, said Courtney, grasping eagerly at the light.
human
You merely happen to be all here at the same time, and you think it advisable to hold a family business meeting because the accident may never occur again. Sensible idea, Eugene. The east loggia off the second-floor hall is just the place. Assemble there and I'll send you any weapons you want.
gpt
Perfectly stunning how you Americans grasp things! commented Eugene, agape with admiration.
human
But I say, old chap, that's a joke about the weapons. Really, we shan't need them.
gpt
You're quite right; I was joking, returned Courtney gravely.
human
I'll go right up and have some chairs and tables put out on the loggia.
gpt
I knew it would be a deuced lot of bother for you, regretted Eugene apologetically.
human
It's a lot of face in us to ask it. So crude, you know. By the way, should you say that this Mr. Gamble chap was all sorts reliable?
gpt
Absolutely,
human
Ow, returned Eugene reflectively.
gpt
And his solicitor fellow, Loring?
human
Perfectly trustworthy.
gpt
Ow,