human
Who is that young lady, Aunt Mary? he asked.
gpt
The one standing near the piano.
human
That is Carrie's governess,
gpt
She seems quite a ladylike person.
human
Yes. I understand she has seen better days. She is to play for us in the absence of Prof. Bouvier.
gpt
Will you introduce me, aunt?
human
Why?
gpt
I should like to inquire about Carrie's progress in her studies,
human
Oh, certainly,
gpt
Miss Linden, she said,
human
I can assure you, Mr. de Brabazon, said Florence,
gpt
I can easily believe it, under your instruction,
human
I am very glad you take such an interest in your cousin, added Florence, with a smile.
gpt
It does you great credit.
human
It's only an excuse, you know, to get a chance to talk with you, Miss Linden. May I say Miss Florence?
gpt
No, answered Florence, decidedly.
human
It won't do. You must be very formal.
gpt
Then tell me how you like teaching.
human
Very well, indeed.
gpt
It must be an awful bore, I think.
human
I don't think so. Carrie is a warm-hearted, affectionate girl. Besides, she is very bright and gives me very little trouble.
gpt
Don't you think you could take another pupil, Miss Linden?
human
A young girl?
gpt
No, a young man. In fact, myself.
human
What could I teach you, Mr. de Brabazon?
gpt
Lots of things. I am not very sound in--in spelling and grammar.
human
What a pity! answered Florence, with mock seriousness.
gpt
I am afraid your aunt would hardly consent to have a boy of your size in the schoolroom.
human
Then perhaps you could give me some private lessons in the afternoon?
gpt
That would not be possible.
human
Well, she said,
gpt
She has quite satisfied my mind about her, answered Percy, with excusable duplicity.
human
I think her methods are excellent. I was telling her that I might be able to procure her another pupil.
gpt
I have no objection, as long as it does not interfere with Carrie's hours. Miss Linden, there is a call for music. Will you go to the piano and play a Stauss waltz?
human
Let me escort you to the piano, Miss Linden,
gpt
Thank you,