human
Have you been ill, Eugene? said she.
gpt
You look so worn and tired.
human
I have had a very hard time of it since I left, said he;
gpt
You must be careful of yourself, said she, and paused as if to let him supply her reasons for so saying.
human
I hope your trouble is over, dear.
gpt
Thank you, said he.
human
I am sure that after a few hours in my rooms, I shall be quite refreshed. Will you please put me down at the Bellevale House? I shall beg the privilege of calling soon.
gpt
Why! She looked swiftly at him, looked at the horse, and again at him.
human
Soon? she went on, as if astonished.
gpt
I shall be alone this evening--if you care about it!
human
Oh, yes! said he confusedly,
gpt
No, said she, in that tone which surely denotes the raising of the drawbridge of pique;
human
Judge Blodgett, an old friend,
gpt
And the queer-looking lady--do you know her?
human
Oh, yes! said Amidon;
gpt
Ah! the girl answered, in a tone which said almost anything, but was not by any means without significance.
human
And who is she?
gpt
Her professional name is Madame le Claire; in private life, she is Miss Blatherwick.
human
I didn't see the rest of the troupe, said Miss Waldron icily;
gpt
No, said Amidon,
human
Also an old friend?
gpt
Oh, no! said Florian;
human
I met her only a week or two ago.
gpt
She must be very charming, said Elizabeth,