human
My name is Harris, the young man said, as though these confidences were all as a matter of course between neighbours.
gpt
It isn’t a very distinguished name; but one has to take what is given one. It is not of much consequence.
human
I am not so sure about that, the older man rejoined, somewhat sententiously.
gpt
A good name is a good thing; it is an honour not to be purchased. It may be the only one of your possessions remaining to you; but of that they cannot rob you.
human
Oh, of course, of course, Vincent said, quickly, for he perceived the mistake he had made.
gpt
An old historic name is certainly something to be proud of. By the way, sir, did your family originally take their name from Bethon on the Sarthe or from Bethune in the Department of Calais?
human
Bethune—Bethune, said the old man, who appeared to be pleased by this question, which spoke of previous enquiries; and then he added, with a lofty air:
gpt
The Duc de Sully, Marquis de Rosny, Sovereign Prince of Enrichemont and Boisbel, Grand Master of the Artillery and Marshal of France, was Maximilien de Bethune—Maximilien de Bethune.
human
Oh, really,
gpt
The name, continued old George Bethune, in the same oracular vein,
human
Oh really,