human
How are you regarding the appearance of these outpourings of yours, Tallente?
gpt
With equanimity, was the calm rejoinder.
human
I think I told you what I thought of you and your journalism for having any dealings with a thief and for making yourself a receiver of stolen property. I have nothing to add to that. I am ready to face the worst now and you may find the thunders recoil on your own head.
gpt
No one will ever be able to blame us, Greening replied,
human
How does that concern me?
gpt
It may concern you very much indeed. A few days ago I should have told you, as I did, that nothing in the world could stop the publication of that article. To-day I am not so sure. At any rate, I believe there is a chance. Would you care to see the chief?
human
I haven't the slightest desire to, Tallente replied.
gpt
I have made my protest. Nothing in the world can affect the morality of your action. At the same time, I have got over my first dread of it. I am prepared with my defence, and perhaps a little in the way of a counterattack. No, I am not going hat in hand to your chief, Greening. He must do as he thinks well.
human
If that is your attitude, Greening observed,
gpt
In other words, Tallente said coldly,
human
Something like it, perhaps, Greening admitted.
gpt
Look here, Tallente, he went on,
human
I am much obliged, Greening, he said,
gpt
Is Dartrey going to back you?
human
I can't give away secrets.
gpt
I am off for a rubber of bridge, he said.
human
I am sorry, Tallente. Better dismiss this interview from your mind altogether. It very likely wouldn't have led to anything. All the same, I envy you your confidence. If I could only guess at its source, I'd have a leader for to-morrow morning.