human
ALFRED HEAD.
gpt
I think Head is a horrid name! said his wife imprudently.
human
I don't think 'Polly Head' is half as nice as 'Polly Hegner.' Why, mother used to know a horrid old man called Head. He was a scavenger, and he only cleaned himself once a year--on Christmas Day!
gpt
But don't mind what _I_ say, Manfred. You know best. I daresay I'll get used to it soon!
human
I fancy you've had this in your mind for some time.
gpt
What makes you fancy that?
human
Because we've so near got to the end of our stock of cards and bill-heads, she said,
gpt
You're a sharp girl --he laughed.
human
Well, yes! I have been thinking of it some time. And what's happened now has just tipped the bucket--see?
gpt
Yes, I see that.
human
I've already written out the order for new bill-heads and new cards! and I've sent round the order about Monday, he went on.
gpt
But if this dratted Bank Holiday goes on, there won't be much work done in Witanbury on Monday! Hush! Here she comes.