human
You are better, father; you look better,
gpt
I have been rather weak and low all the evening, Lottie; but I am much better for seeing you. Come here and sit at my feet, my dear love.
human
I am very happy this evening,
gpt
I can guess the reason, my child; your wedding-day is fixed.
human
This morning, father, I said it should be the twentieth of June; John seemed quite satisfied, and four months were not a bit too long for our preparations; but to-night he has changed his mind; he wants our wedding to be in April. I have not given in--not yet. Two months seem so short.
gpt
You will have plenty of time to prepare in two months, dear; and April is a nice time of year. If I were you, I would not oppose Hinton.
human
My book will not be finished. I like to do well what I do at all.
gpt
The book can keep. Put it out of your head for the present; you can get it done later.
human
Then I shall leave you two months sooner, father; does that not weigh with you at all?
gpt
You are only going for your honeymoon, darling; and the sooner you go the sooner you will return.
human
Vanquished on all points,