human
Why did you go to Southend?
gpt
I told you why I went.
human
No, you didn't. Aksakoff says----
gpt
Of course he does. Did you ever know a diplomatist who told the truth?
human
Huh! That comes well from you, considering.
gpt
I never knew that white lies were political privileges. Besides, Aksakoff is too ashamed of Katinka to tell the truth.
human
What's she been doin'?
gpt
Rescuing Demetrius,
human
What!!! Jim turned white and purple and red and green like a rainbow, and spluttered at the mouth. His wife, eyeing him coldly, did not think this exhibition of genuine fear a pretty sight.
gpt
He'll--why, he'll--tell,
human
Of course.
gpt
It's a question of money, I suppose.
human
No, it isn't.
gpt
But you told me----
human
What I chose to tell you. I always do.