human
I don't know what's come over you, dear, remarked Joan once, half laughing.
gpt
You're positively rushing me nowadays!--or is it Nikolai? I begin to suspect you of designs upon Stefan.
human
And why not? He's perfectly eligible. We old maids have to keep a weather eye out, you know--But how do you know it isn't Archie I'm pursuing? asked Emily calmly.
gpt
I appreciated him long before you did, you know.
human
Emmy, Emmy, such indelicacy! sighed Joan.
gpt
And him a married party, too! What would your mother say?
human
I'm feeding her Shaw lately in broken doses. She's prepared for almost anything--You don't really mind my trailing you about this way, do you, Joan? she asked, sobering.
gpt
I love hearing you two talk. Am I in the way, if I just keep quiet as a mouse?
human
Mind? Of course not! Joan kissed her.
gpt
You and Stefan are my two dearest friends, and I _love_ to have you friends with each other. Besides, he says you have an 'interesting mind,' my dear. Welcome to our city!