human
Have I ever been anything else with you?
gpt
No. You've been straight as a die. I'll say that for you. You've been a good pal--a devilish good pal! But over here--in America--everything seems to go by enigmas--and puzzles--and surprises--
human
I'll explain what I can to you, she said, with a heightened color,
gpt
Good!
human
But it isn't so very easy, she repeated, pretending to rearrange the dahlia in her laces, so as to find a pretext for not looking him in the eyes.
gpt
It isn't so very easy; and if--later on--in after years perhaps--when everything is long over--it ever strikes you that I didn't play fair--it'll be because I played _so_ fair that I laid myself open to that imputation. One can, you know. I only ask you to remember it. That's all.
human
More mysteries, he was sighing to himself as she spoke.
gpt
And such a color! That's her strong point. Pity it only comes by fits and flashes. But, good Lord, what a country! Always something queer and new.
human
Good-by, she said, offering her hand before he had time to emerge from his meditations.
gpt
We shall see you to-morrow evening. And, by the way, we dine at half-past seven. We're country people here, and primitive. No; don't come to the gate. Olivia must be wondering where you are.