human
You will never say that again,
gpt
Why not?
human
Because, he answered, with a drawling sneer,
gpt
Whatever are you talking about?
human
I am talking of myself, if you want to know, he told her very bitterly.
gpt
I am beyond the pale, an illegitimate son, with a strain of Red Indian in my veins to complete my damnation.
human
Good gracious!
gpt
Then--then--Mrs. Errol--
human
Is not my mother, he informed her grimly.
gpt
Did you ever seriously think she was? He flung back his shoulders arrogantly.
human
You're almighty blind, you English.
gpt
Well, I don't see that it makes any difference, she said at length.
human
You are you just the same. I--I really don't see quite why you told me.
gpt
No? said Nap, staring back at her with eyes that told her nothing.
human
P'r'aps I just wanted to show you that you are wasting your solicitude on an object of no value.
gpt
How--funny of you!