human
They're actually pulling it off, he said interestedly.
gpt
They're making a go of it. I've always had the theory that once a divorcée always a divorcée--the old-fashioned gentlewoman is more to my taste. Divorce always seems to me so--so unnecessary--But in this case it appears I am mistaken, and nobody is happier to admit it. They positively fancy each other, Philemon and Baucis, all that sort of thing!--By the way, I had no idea you had made such friends with May. You gave her my bracelet, it seems. Cruel of you, Joan!
human
Did it hurt your feelings?
gpt
Oh, frightfully. How did you have the heart? She positively gloated over me.
human
Father would never have allowed me to accept anything so handsome from a passing acquaintance. One had to do something with it, you see, so--
gpt
Passing acquaintance! he interrupted, reproachfully.
human
Surely I was more to you than that? Our evening under the beech-tree--shall I ever forget it?
gpt
Sister Veronica appears interested.
human
Damn!