human
I trust that your father isn't ill again?
gpt
No-o. That is, not yet. He's quite well, thank you. He isn't home, or wasn't when I left.
human
I'm glad.
gpt
I beg your pardon?
human
I'm glad your father isn't ill,
gpt
Oh! Yes. Thank you.
human
Miss Fox, something must be wrong. May I help you?
gpt
No. Really, no. That is, not bad wrong, yet, she stammered.
human
Only he promised to be home, and--well, he isn't.
gpt
The Captain will be back soon. He asked me to entertain you till his return. I fear I'm not doing it very well.
human
Indeed, you are. That is, I guess you are. Is the Captain far away?
gpt
He took Miss Pipkin over to Miss Splinter's. Miss Splinter is very ill. Won't you be seated?
human
Yes, thank you. No, I think I'll stand. Dear me! What can be the matter with me? I'm acting quite stupid and silly, am I not?