human
Monsieur le Comte Dahlborne wishes to know if he may pay his respects to madame?
gpt
Why, of course; show him in,
human
What! you propose to receive that foreigner? And I hoped that I was to enjoy a tête-à-tête with you!
gpt
Have we not time enough to see each other again? The count was told that I was in; to refuse to receive him would be discourteous.
human
Ah! madame, if you had taken any pleasure in hearing me speak of my love----
gpt
I do--but the world insists upon the observance of certain proprieties which we cannot disregard. Besides, this foreigner is so gallant----
human
Too gallant with you, in my opinion, and his frequent visits----
gpt
Hush, here he is!