human
But how did you succeed in finding out that it was this very shawl that I wanted?
gpt
Didn't you tell me that it was like one that Madame Plays wore at one of Count Dahlborne's receptions?
human
Yes, I remember----
gpt
Well! I called on Madame Plays and asked her to show me the beautiful cashmere she wore that day.
human
But I thought that you had quarrelled with that lady.
gpt
I presented her with a bouquet, and she forgave me.
human
Just for the bouquet?
gpt
Why, yes.
human
Hm! I imagine that the shawl must have cost you something more.
gpt
You are mistaken.
human
Poor Herminie! if she knew that she owed your visit solely to your desire to give me a shawl like one of hers! Ha! ha! ha! she would be frantic! What traitors men are, aren't they?
gpt
We are driven to it sometimes.
human
Ha! ha! I like to think of going to see her with this shawl over my shoulders--she was so proud of hers! she will be struck dumb.