human
Hullo, Pleydell, old man. How's things? Don't remember me, I suppose. Lewis. He mentioned the name of the minor college he had once adorned.
gpt
You were at Magdalen, weren't you?
human
Er--yes. I'm afraid my memory's not as good as yours. You must excuse me.
gpt
That's all right, said the other, with a fat laugh.
human
I was one of the quiet little mice, he added archly,
gpt
Er--yes, said Berry, moving his chair as far from his tormentor as space would permit.
human
I suppose you were. One of the mice, I think you said. You know, I still don't seem to remember your face or name. You're quite sure....
gpt
Anno Domini, was the cheerful reply.
human
We're both older, eh? Don't you remember the night we all----But p'r'aps I oughtn't to tell tales out of school, ought I, old bean?