human
Mr. David, said he,
gpt
I have a piece of news for you. It concerns some friends of yours, of whom I sometimes think you are a little ashamed, for you have never referred to their existence.
human
I see you understand, since you make the answering signal, said he.
gpt
And I must compliment you on your excellent taste in beauty. But do you know, Mr. David, this seems to me a very enterprising lass? She crops up from every side. The Government of Scotland appears unable to proceed for Mistress Katrine Drummond, which was somewhat the case (no great while back) with a certain Mr. David Balfour. Should not these make a good match? Her first intromission in politics--but I must not tell you that story, the authorities have decided you are to hear it otherwise and from a livelier narrator. This new example is more serious, however; and I am afraid I must alarm you with the intelligence that she is now in prison.
human
Yes, said he,
gpt
But what has she done? What is her offence?
human
It might be almost construed a high treason, he returned,
gpt
The lady is much my friend, I said.
human
I know you would not work me if the thing were serious.
gpt
And yet it is serious in a sense, said he;