human
In Rome there was a grand duke,
gpt
And how she played him!
human
And there you are! Imagine an American comic opera star refusing to dine with a real duke! If anything convinces me, it is that. Think of the advertisement it would have been in New York! Think of the fat part for the press agent! No, continued O'Mally,
gpt
The thing that sticks in my mind is the alternative which she has promised to offer. Worth eyed the ceiling.
human
She said that if she failed at Monte Carlo she had another plan. What? Pawning her jewels? I think not. But whatever it is, I expect to be counted in.
gpt
I, too,
human
The outsiders make fun of us for toting round these sparklers; but often it's board and car-fare home. I paid seventy-five for this; I might be able to raise thirty on it. Of course, she's backed us finely with the hotel man; but if she shouldn't return, it's strapped the three of us will be. And no letters at Cook's this morning.
gpt
Oh, if worst comes to worst, the American consul will forward us to New York. I'm not going to borrow any trouble. And Worth in his turn found employment in the carpet patterns. Presently he got up briskly.
human
I'm going down to the office.
gpt
Bureau,
human
Bureau. There might be a note or something.
gpt
I hope he won't make a fool of himself over her.
human
He has the symptoms. I've seen 'em before, replied Smith jocularly.
gpt
But he's an odd duffer, and there's no knowing what he'll do before the round-up. It's a fine go, anyhow. Here we are, handsomely stranded thousands of miles from home. The only chance I have of finding money in a letter is to sign for next season and draw down enough to pay for a steamer ticket. As for a bank account, Lord! I never had one. I have made two offers for my versatile talents, but no line yet.
human
Same boat. I've written to my brother, who has always held that I'm a good-for-nothing. And he may see in this predicament of mine a good chance to be rid of me permanently. But I believe Worth has a bank account at home. He is close-mouthed about his affairs. He received some letters yesterday, but when I quizzed him he made out he didn't hear me. I didn't crowd him. Hope he won't make a fool of himself over La Signorina. Sh! he's coming back.
gpt
They are in the parlor, waiting. I don't know what news they bring.