human
Thirty-five years, sir.
gpt
Do you remember me?
human
I see so many faces, sir--I couldn't just at the moment say--
gpt
And I suppose, said Ayling,
human
Chedsey, sir.
gpt
Seems familiar-- He shook his head.
human
You don't recall a Mr. Ayling--twenty-five or thirty years ago?
gpt
Ayling, sir? I recall there _was_ a member of that name.... _You're_ not Mr. Ayling, sir?
human
We're not very flattering, either of us, it seems. But then, privilege of the aged, I suppose.
gpt
Beg pardon, sir. I'm sorry--I ought to remember you.
human
We're wearing masks, Chedsey, you and I.
gpt
You're right, sir, I'm afraid.