human
What a heavenly place Aix is! exclaimed the Boy fervently.
gpt
I'm so glad I came.
human
I thought yesterday that you were disappointed in the place.
gpt
Oh, yesterday was yesterday. To-day's to-day. How glorious everything is, in the world. I do love living. And I like everybody so much. What nice, good creatures one's fellow beings are. My heart warms to them. I don't believe anybody's really horrid, through and through. I should like to pat somebody on the shoulder.
human
Queer thing; I feel exactly the same way this morning, said I.
gpt
Shall we throw ourselves on one another's bosom, and kiss each other on both cheeks, German fashion, to show our good will towards all mankind? I'm sure our travelling companions would warmly sympathize with our _schwärmerei_.
human
No-o, perhaps we'd better not risk setting them the example, for fear they should follow it.
gpt
Then let's shake hands.