human
Father, I never knew that we harboured such wretches among our men. Surely they do not come from the Works?
gpt
No, said Dennis, settling himself with his back to the chimney pots,
human
I rather judge we have to thank your friend Gaston Cremieux for most of these. His experience as Gambetta's Procureur made him intimately acquainted with all bad characters in Marseilles. So when he became dictator, a few executions along the Old Port, and the posting up of a warning proclamation set the whole hive of cosmopolitan ill-doers scattering northwards. I think Aramon got the cream of them, and they are now acting after their kind, sure of an immunity which they could not hope for under the rule of Gaston Cremieux.
gpt
But Keller Bey? said Rhoda Polly, astonishment in her accent,
human
Yes, Rhoda Polly, her father answered,
gpt
I do not see why, said Rhoda Polly, pouting,
human
I know I am at least of as much use as Hugh.
gpt
He is a man--my son!
human
Well, if it is _that_ you are thinking of, snapped Rhoda Polly,
gpt
Not one like you, little spitfire!