human
Forgive me for being so persistent . . . began the lieutenant, clinking his spurs.
gpt
Allow me to introduce myself: Sokolsky! I come with a message from my cousin, your neighbour, Alexey Ivanovitch Kryukov, who . . .
human
I know! interposed Susanna Moiseyevna.
gpt
I know Kryukov. Sit down; I don't like anything big standing before me.
human
My cousin charges me to ask you a favour, the lieutenant went on, clinking his spurs once more and sitting down.
gpt
The fact is, your late father made a purchase of oats from my cousin last winter, and a small sum was left owing. The payment only becomes due next week, but my cousin begs you most particularly to pay him--if possible, to-day.
human
Surely I'm not in her bedroom?