human
Will the young gentleman kindly step upon the stage?
gpt
This is the easiest way of getting on the stage, he said.
human
I wonder what they have got on foot. They ought to have told us. In a case like this it is always the proper caper to have a witty impromptu speech ready, and they ought to have given you a chance to prepare one at your leisure--they really ought. But this is not New York. Now, then, my boy, step out on the stage. Don't you hear them shouting for you?
gpt
I don't understand all this, he said.
human
What do they want with me?
gpt
Go and find out.
human
But----
gpt
Allston! Allston!
human
Go on!