human
You hold the reins a moment, please. No, I don't want any help, she said, as she jumped down with an elastic spring, and introduced him to Margaret.
gpt
I've got Mr. McNaughton in training, and am thinking of bringing him out.
human
And your husband has not come yet?
gpt
He may come any day. I think business might suspend in the summer.
human
So do I. But then, what would become of Lenox? It is rather hard on the men, only I dare say they like it. Don't you think Mr. Henderson would like a place here?
gpt
He cannot help being pleased with Lenox.
human
I'm sure he would if you are. I have hardly seen him since that evening at the Stotts'. Can I tell you?--I almost had five minutes of envy that evening. You won't mind it in such an old woman?
gpt
I should rather trust your heart than your age, Mrs. Laflamme,
human
Yes, my heart is as old as my face. But I had a feeling, seeing you walk away that evening into the conservatory. I knew what was coming. I think I have discovered a great secret, Mrs. Henderson to be able to live over again in other people. By-the-way, what has become of that quiet Englishman, Mr. Lyon?
gpt
He has come into his title. He is the Earl of Chisholm.
human
Dear me, how stupid in us not to have taken a sense of that! And the Eschelles--do you know anything of the Eschelles?
gpt
Yes; they are at their house in Newport.
human
Do you think there was anything between Miss Eschelle and Mr. Lyon? I saw her afterwards several times.
gpt
Not that I ever heard. Miss Eschelle says that she is thoroughly American in her tastes.
human
Then her tastes are not quite conformed to her style. That girl might be anything--Queen of Spain, or coryphee in the opera ballet. She is clever as clever. One always expects to hear of her as the heroine of an adventure.
gpt
Didn't you say you knew her in Europe?
human
No. We heard of her and her mother everywhere. She was very independent. She had the sort of reputation to excite curiosity. But I noticed that the men in New York were a little afraid of her. She is a woman who likes to drive very near the edge.
gpt
I must not keep Mr. McNaughton waiting for any more of my gossip. We expect you and the Misses Arbuser this afternoon. I warn you it will be dull. I should like to hear of some summer resort where the men are over sixteen and under sixty.