human
Is that your son?
gpt
No, dame, he is only my pupil; but I feel as if he were my son.
human
He is a beautiful lad!
gpt
Why, the old lady still looks after the young men!
human
We do not give that up till we are a hundred or till the Parcae cut the thread of life.
gpt
What a confession!
human
Let me finish my speech.--We never cease to take pleasure in seeing a handsome young fellow, but so long as we are young we ask ourselves what he may have in store for us, and as we grow old we are perfectly satisfied to be able to show him kindness. Listen young master. You will always find me here if you want anything in which I can serve you. I am like a snail and very rarely leave my shell.
gpt
Till our next meeting,