human
I am not parading the friendship for any other reason than as a warning that I shall not tolerate any prying into their affairs,
gpt
If you overheard the conversation between Captain Popple and me, you must be aware that I knew little or nothing about Mr. Ingersoll and Mademoiselle Yvonne,
human
That wasn't your fault, I imagine.
gpt
I don't understand what you are driving at. Suppose I have shown some interest in them, isn't it reasonable--people to whom I owe my life?
human
A most excellent sentiment, Mr. Raymond. Don't forget it, and wander into bypaths, where you will most certainly meet me. And I'm a big, hulking fellow, you know, who is likely to block the way.
gpt
Again I say that I have done nothing to deserve the implied threat.
human
And again I say that I'll lick the stuffing out of anyone who so much as tries to annoy my friends.
gpt
I have no wish to feel otherwise than exceedingly grateful to them, and I cannot allow you or any other person to dictate to me in the matter. Your remarks are--incomprehensible.