human
I've ordered a carriage to wait for you at the gate at a quarter past ten, he said quickly.
gpt
I forgot to tell you.
human
Why--it may take us longer than half an hour?
gpt
That's just it. We may be talking two hours. Such things can't be threshed out in a minute. You can introduce me, say a good word, and leave us to fight it out----
human
I want to stay,
gpt
Nonsense, dear, it may take hours. Besides, I may have some things to say to the President, and he some things to say to me that it were better a sweet girl's ears should not hear----
human
That's exactly what I wish to prevent, John, dear, she pleaded.
gpt
You must be careful and say nothing to offend the President. It means too much. We must win.
human
I'll be wise in the choice of words. But you mustn't stay, dear. I'm not a child. I don't need a chaperone.
gpt
But you may need a friend----
human
He does wield the power of kings--doesn't he?
gpt
With the tenderness and love of a father, yes.
human
And yet I've wondered, he went on in a curious cold tone,
gpt
John, how can you say such things?