human
I hope it will be all right, I went on, rather heavily.
gpt
Look here, that pretty little fairy would like to know you. She's the Contessa di Ravello. Come along and be introduced.
human
Why am I to be dragged at her chariot wheels?
gpt
Oh, rot, my child. Don't put on airs. Men twice your age would snatch at such a chance.
human
I can't tell what I may be capable of when I'm twice my age. It's difficult enough to know myself now. But I know----
gpt
Come on, do, like the dear Little Old Pal you really are, I cut in.
human
You don't want to put me in a false position, do you? Besides, I'd like particularly to get your opinion on the Contessa. I may have to ask your advice about something connected with her, later.
gpt
You don't know my name,
human
I think that you have the advantage of me in that way, now.
gpt
If you call it an advantage. I had a presentiment you weren't plain mister, so I'm not surprised. You may tell your Countess that my name is Laurence.
human
Christian name or 'Pagan' name?
gpt
Make the Christian name Roy.