human
I can't understand it, Johann,
gpt
Does it matter much?
human
Of course it does. How are you going to help her if she keeps up this ridiculous attitude? I've no patience with her.
gpt
Oh, I have. She knows about our engagement, of course, and being staunch to you looks on me as an enemy.
human
But she knew you were coming and was most anxious to see you, and even promised to try and bring you to reason.
gpt
Have you told her that I'm willing to help her; if I can, that is?
human
No, but I'll go and tell her now, and tell her also that if she doesn't wish to make mother furious, she'd better take things differently.
gpt
Perhaps if I could have a quiet chat with her, it might do the trick,
human
Then you mustn't lose any time about it. Why not this afternoon? I can take Lottchen with me, and if you stop in, it could be managed easily. And when I come back the three of us can talk the thing over together.