human
I'm going,
gpt
Of course you are, darling; but presently. I stood with my back against the door.
human
I can't spare you yet. Besides, you haven't thanked me. Isn't my sweetheart grateful to his Popsy-wopsy?
gpt
Oh, blazes! Let me go, will you?
human
But think what I've saved you from, beloved. Why, if it hadn't been for me by this time you'd be a murderer or a thief, or both. Imagine it! The torments your tender conscience would be suffering! A murderer! My Albert!
gpt
Now we'll have our chat,
human
Are you going to stop that rot?
gpt
Yes, if you behave yourself; except for an occasional endearment, lest we forget how much we love one another.
human
What have you got to say? Be quick about it, I want to go.
gpt
Sit down and have a drink. It'll pull you together.
human
Not here, thank you. I don't want to be poisoned.
gpt
I didn't think of that. It's rather a good idea. I will poison you. He must be punished for that insult. I went into my bedroom and came back with a pinch of salt in a screw of paper which I opened out before him. Then I poured out his drink, put the salt into it, stirred it carefully till it had dissolved, pushed the glass across the table, and placed a chair close to the spot.
human
Now sit down and drink that.
gpt
I'll see you to the devil first,