human
Most gracious lady, she said, with a slight courtesy,
gpt
I think you are in error, Fräulein Ferber, Herr von Walde suddenly interposed, in a clear, melodious voice.
human
It is incumbent upon you to excuse yourself to the gentleman whose name the paper contains; it rests with him whether he will release you or not. He scanned, with a peculiar smile, the company, who were dividing into couples and making ready for departure; even the old gentleman beside him approached the countess, and offered her his arm. Herr von Walde continued, as he slowly approached:
gpt
As master of the house, I cannot permit any want of consideration of one of my guests, wherefore I must beg you, Fräulein Ferber, to open the paper.
human
Ah! he cried,
gpt
I have, as I see, defended my own rights. You must admit that I am fully justified in either accepting or refusing to accept your excuses. I prefer the latter course, and must entreat you strictly to comply with the injunctions laid upon you by that paper.
human
Forgive me, dear Rudolph, she said,
gpt
I do not know to what fault you allude, Amalie, he replied, with icy coldness;
human
But my parents!
gpt
Are they ill, or about to leave Gnadeck immediately?
human
Neither.
gpt
Well, pray then let me see to it that they receive intelligence of the cause of your delay.