human
Besides --she was continuing the speech interrupted by his bow--
gpt
Madame, I renew that promise.
human
I hope so; otherwise, I shall regret having consented to this meeting.
gpt
Yet I understood that M. Demetrius desired it.
human
That is no reason why I should consent.
gpt
Possibly not. Still, as a peacemaker----
human
You put me into the Beatitudes, then?
gpt
Why not, if you achieve your object in reconciling enemies?
human
The signing of the treaty depends upon you, M. Aksakoff.
gpt
Consider it signed--on conditions.
human
Which means that it is not signed. H'm! M. Demetrius is anxious, even willing, to renounce your daughter.
gpt
How flattering to my fatherly pride! There is, then --the hint was delicate--
human
So you said at Monte Carlo.
gpt
Mademoiselle Ninette? I believe I did. She lured him to Paris, then?
human
How should I know? He has never mentioned the creature's name to me, nor would he dare to. He came, so he declares, to see me.
gpt
On matters connected with your recent loss, no doubt.
human
It is more than probable.