human
What does this mean?
gpt
Dordess wrote the story,
human
I know he did. I have seen him. He referred me to you.
gpt
Well, the story tells all, said Evan.
human
I didn't return the bonds, but created a philanthropist out of Simeon Deaves.
gpt
And rehabilitated him in the eyes of the public! she cried bitterly.
human
The unrepentant old scoundrel!
gpt
He'll find popularity so sweet he'll have to live up to it.
human
He doesn't deserve it!
gpt
Look here, Corinna, you've nourished your grudge against him for so long that you've positively fallen in love with it. You're just sore now because it has been removed!
human
I might have expected you to say that!
gpt
Be fair, Corinna. I threshed my brains to find a way out that would do everybody good. And this is all the thanks I get!
human
Much obliged, but I don't care to have anybody play Providence to me. I expect to be consulted in matters that concern me. Good for everybody, you say. How is the Deaves Trust good for me?
gpt
Why, the sum for supporting the excursions remains intact; the very sum you asked for.
human
But you've ousted me!
gpt
Not at all. What the papers do not state is that I have been appointed the third trustee with power to administer the fund.
human
What good will that do me?
gpt
Well, I thought you were going to administer me.