human
Well, said he, after a moment, taking up his hat,
gpt
I cannot intrude into your house against your will. Our only resource must be to meet elsewhere. I warn you we shall do so. Of course, it is idle to suppose that you have the power to keep us apart.
human
It will not do, Mr. Rivers. I really am very sorry, but it will _not_ do.
gpt
War, then, is declared between us?
human
Oh, I hope not! I trust you will think better of it, she said in a mildly persuasive tone, as though she were suggesting that he should leave off tea, or take to woollen clothing.
gpt
Good-bye, Mr. Rivers.