human
Somebody may be calling this afternoon, said Ina,
gpt
Oh, let them leave their cards, said Mrs. Carroll, easily.
human
That is the only way to receive calls, and make them. If one could only know when people would be out, but not have them know you knew, always--that would be lovely--and if one only knew when they were coming, so one could always be out--that would be lovelier still.
gpt
Amy, how very ungracious of you, dear, said Miss Anna Carroll.
human
You know you always love people when you really do meet them.
gpt
Oh yes, replied Amy,
human
I know I love them.
gpt
Did you ring the bell?
human
I thought I did. I pressed the button very hard.
gpt
I didn't hear it. I think you had better ring again.
human
I heard that,
gpt
Yes, so did I. It rang that time.
human
Suppose you ring again,
gpt
I am afraid they are out,
human
So am I. It is such a lovely afternoon.
gpt
I'm going to make sure they are not at home, said she,