human
I want to talk to you a little. Then, lowering his voice, he added:
gpt
It is better that we should have a short conversation to-night upon points which, if I understand rightly, may considerably affect the matter in hand. I may be mistaken in the conclusions I have come to. As far as I have gone, I can have done no harm; but, as my friend Byles there would say, 'A hound that gets on a false scent, may be easily driven back at the beginning; but, if he runs on long, Heaven only knows where he will go to.'
human
I thank you for the opportunity, Mr. Thornton, I replied.
gpt
I want advice--I may want assistance; and, above all things, I want what the French would call _la carte du pays_.
human
You shall have it as far as I can give it, said Mr. Thornton.
gpt
Just follow me into my little room, and we will have a clear understanding before we sleep.