human
Ah! I can tell you, my friend Jean, if you liked, you might dream a very delicious dream.
gpt
What is the matter? Have I said anything--
human
I beg your pardon; I was wrong. But how could you take such an absurd idea into your head?
gpt
Absurd! I don't see it. I have entertained the absurd idea on my own account.
human
Ah! you--
gpt
Why 'Ah! you?' If I have had it you may have it; you are better worth it than I am.
human
Paul, I entreat you!
gpt
We will not speak of it again; we will not speak of it again. What I wanted to say, in short, is that Miss Percival perhaps thinks I am agreeable; but as to considering me seriously, that little person will never commit such a folly. I must fall back upon Mrs. Scott, but without much confidence. You see, Jean, I shall amuse myself in this house, but I shall make nothing out of it.