human
Yes! said Elizabeth.
gpt
Isn't it the most exciting thing you ever heard? David, I want to show you something. She peered out through the leaves to make sure that they were unobserved.
human
It's a terrific secret! she said, her eyes dancing. Her fingers were at her throat, fumbling with the fastening of her dress, which caught, and had to be pulled open with a jerk; then she drew half-way from her young bosom a ring hanging on a black silk thread. She bent forward a little, so that he might see it.
gpt
I keep it down in there so Cherry-pie won't know, she whispered.
human
Isn't it perfectly lovely? It's my engagement ring! I'm so excited!
gpt
Why, David Richie! You don't care a bit!
human
Why, yes, I do, he said. He took a grape from a bunch beside him, rubbed the soot off on his trousers, and ate it; then blinked wryly.
gpt
Gorry, that's sour.
human
You--don't--like--my engagement! Elizabeth declared slowly. Reproachful tears stood in her eyes; she fastened her dress with indignant fingers.
gpt
I think you are perfectly horrid not to be sympathetic. It's very important to a girl to get engaged and have a ring.
human
It's very pretty,
gpt
Pretty? I should say it was pretty! It cost fifty dollars! Blair said so. David, what on earth is the matter! Don't you like me being engaged?
human
Oh, it's all right,