human
That one landed good and plenty, he said admiringly.
gpt
I like the way you snap your punches. Next time I'll know when it's coming. A second ago I wasn't sure whether you were going to continue the footwork or step in and hang one on me.
human
What in the world----
gpt
It's just a way of apologizing, he explained.
human
It's what you might call an allegorical apology. I don't know just how they would say it in society, but whatever they say goes. I'm sorry if I hurt your feelings by teasing you.
gpt
Oh, it's all right,
human
I'll try to remember after this, continued Bill.
gpt
Of course, you really stirred things up yourself by saying I ought to start right away. You don't seem to realize what a job it's going to be. I can't help you any. When I think of the amount of creative work that's falling on your shoulders I stagger in sympathy, Miss Norcross. Honestly I do. No; I'm not joshing you again. I'm serious. Where do you begin to get a guy like me into society? How do I pry in? What have I got to do to be saved?
human
It will not be so difficult as you think. I'm quite sure of that, Mr. Marshall. If I may suggest----