human
Satan?
gpt
You need help and advice,
human
No, no, cried the shuddering violinist;
gpt
I regret I can not accept that statement as gospel truth, said Satan, sarcastically,
human
But not from you,
gpt
That statement is discredited also by your outburst of a few moments ago when you called upon me.
human
I do not need you, reiterated the musician.
gpt
I will have none of you!
human
I came at your behest, actuated entirely by kindness of heart,
gpt
If you will listen a moment, and not be so rude to an utter stranger, we may reach some conclusion to your benefit.
human
Get thee behind--
gpt
I know exactly what you were about to say. Have no fears on that score. I have no demands to make and no impossible compacts to insist upon.
human
I have heard of you before,
gpt
No doubt you have, smilingly.
human
My reputation, which has suffered at the hands of irresponsible people, is not of the best, and places me at times in awkward positions. But I am beginning to live it down. The stranger looked contrition itself.
gpt
To prove my sincerity I desire to help you win her love,
human
How can you help me?
gpt
Very easily. You have been wasting time, energy and health in a wild desire to play better. The trouble lies not with you.
human
Not with me?
gpt
The trouble lies not with you, repeated the visitor,