human
Well, Miss Petronilla Lawless, began the judge, in a measured, sarcastic tone;
gpt
Yes, I do, said Pet;
human
No doubt. The race of Joan D'Arc is not quite extinct, I see. How will you like to have your name bandied from lip to lip 'till it becomes a common by-word in every low tavern and hovel in Judestown?
gpt
Well, I shouldn't mind. I like to be talked about; and it isn't the first time I have given them something to talk about, either.
human
No; but it shall be the last, said the judge, rising sternly.
gpt
I command you, now, to go no more to that cottage. If you dare to disobey me, it will be at your peril.
human
Why, where's the harm of going, I want to know?
gpt
I am not in the habit of giving reasons for my conduct, Miss Lawless, said the judge, severely;
human
Well, I ain't a young lady, said Pet,
gpt
What you think, Miss Lawless, is of very little consequence, allow me to tell you. Your duty is to do as I say, without presuming to ask questions. I have hitherto excused your wild, rude conduct, and made every allowance for your want of proper female training; but really, your conduct is getting so outrageous there is no telling where it will end. My intention is, therefore, to put a stop to it at once.
human
I have resolved, therefore, Miss Lawless, said the judge, re-seating himself, with a look of haughty inflexibility quite overpowering;
gpt
said the judge, with a wave of his jeweled hand;