human
I thought you meant to kill him . . . he muttered.
gpt
How contrary to human nature it is! How utterly unnatural it is!
human
But how did you come here?
gpt
Don't ask, said the deacon, waving his hand.
human
The evil one tempted me, saying: 'Go, go. . . .' So I went and almost died of fright in the maize. But now, thank God, thank God. . . . I am awfully pleased with you, muttered the deacon.
gpt
Old Grandad Tarantula will be glad . . . . It's funny, it's too funny! Only I beg of you most earnestly don't tell anybody I was there, or I may get into hot water with the authorities. They will say: 'The deacon was a second.'
human
Gentlemen, said Von Koren,
gpt
How contrary to human nature it is! sighed the deacon.
human
Excuse my saying so, but your face was so dreadful that I thought you were going to kill him.
gpt
I was very much tempted to put an end to that scoundrel, said Von Koren,
human
No, you must let me walk back. I must get dry, for I am wet and cold.
gpt
Well, as you like, said the zoologist, in a weary tone, feeling dispirited, and, getting into the carriage, he closed his eyes.
human
As you like. . . .