human
Why, Piper, is that you? says Mr. Kelvin, in his most pleasant voice.
gpt
Got back safe and sound, eh? How have you enjoyed yourself?
human
Oh, splendidly, sir!--thanks to you. Never had such a holiday before. Paris is a wonderful place, sir!
gpt
I suppose you speak French like a native by this time, eh?
human
Not quite that, sir. I know about fifty words, and I've got along famously. Fifty words are quite enough to go from one end of the country to the other with: a smile and a shrug go such a long way with the French.
gpt
I think you had better not cross till to-morrow morning, says Mr. Kelvin.
human
You can then take over with you some papers for Mr. Bray. We dine at six, and you must dine with us to-day.