human
So you think it makes no difference?
gpt
Of course I do! How could it make a difference? Do you suppose--if it had been Bertie--I should have cared?
human
Bertie! he said.
gpt
Bertie is a law-abiding citizen. And you--pardon me for saying so--are young.
human
Oh, yes, I know, she admitted.
gpt
But I've got some sense all the same. And--and--Nap, may I say something rather straight?
human
Don't mind me! he said.
gpt
The role of an evangelist becomes you better than some.
human
Don't!
gpt
I didn't, said Nap.
human
I'm only being brotherly. Hit as straight as you like.
gpt
I was going to say, she said, taking him at his word,
human
And I'm sure Lady Carfax doesn't either,
gpt
My child, you don't chance to know Lady Carfax as I do. Moreover, suppose the man doesn't chance to be a good sort and loathes the very word 'duty'? It brings down the house of cards rather fast, eh?