human
Shapes our ends, Rough-how them as we will.
gpt
I beg your pardon, but if your way lies up Southampton Row, would you object to give an old woman a share of that capital umbrella of yours?
human
With pleasure, Hilary answered, though the oddness of the request amused her. And it was granted really with pleasure; for the old lady spoke with those
gpt
May be you think an old woman ought to take a cab, and not be intruding upon strangers; but I am hale and hearty, and being only a streets length from my own door, I dislike to waste unnecessary shillings.
human
Certainly,
gpt
I saw you in the boot shop, and you seemed the sort of young lady who would do a kindness to an old body like me; so I said to myself, 'Ill ask her.'
human
I am glad you did.
gpt
Miss Balquidder.
human
That is my name, and very much obliged to you, my dear. How it rains! Ye're just drenched.
gpt
I shall take no harm. I am used to go out in all weathers.
human
Are you a governess?
gpt
Yes; but I have no pupils, and I fear I shall never get any.
human
Why not?
gpt
I suppose, because I know nobody here. It seems so very hard to get teaching in London. But I beg your pardon.
human
I beg yours, said Miss Balquidder--not without a certain dignity--
gpt
Indeed. For what reason?
human
I'll not tell you now, my dear, standing with all your wet clothes on; but as I said, if you will do me the favor to call.
gpt
Thank you!