human
It is surely Madame Plays to whom I have the honor of wishing a good-evening?
gpt
Yes, monsieur. Ah! it is Monsieur Tobie Pigeonnier! I did not recognize you at first--it is getting quite dark.
human
I recognized you at once, madame; but you have one of those figures which it is impossible to mistake, and which attract one's eye instantly.
gpt
You are too gallant, monsieur; but I beg your pardon--I am looking for somebody, and I am afraid----
human
Do not look for him, it is useless; he will not come--at least, not at this moment.
gpt
What! what do you mean?
human
That I come from Albert Vermoncey, my intimate friend, who is prevented by important business from joining you just yet.
gpt
What do you say? he has told you--why, that is very indiscreet on Monsieur Albert's part. Really, men are a hundred times more garrulous than women!
human
That is true! O mon Dieu! how true it is!
gpt
I trust that you do not believe----
human
I believe only that Albert is very fortunate when he is with you.
gpt
That is too kind of you! but what did he tell you to say to me?
human
To offer a thousand excuses--and then, to escort you to a place where he will join us--a little later.
gpt
Ah! he will join us--and he has sent you to keep me company?
human
If you will be good enough to accept the substitution.
gpt
This seems to me rather inconsiderate on Monsieur Albert's part. I don't know if I ought to believe you.
human
Here's a letter which he gave me for you, so that you might have full confidence in me.