human
Who is she?
gpt
Fay Lafitte, replied the latter curtly: then, as if by chance, she turned in another direction, saying,
human
You left them all well at home?
gpt
I suppose she is one of the reigning belles here?
human
Rather a solitary belle,
gpt
I should think even a belle might enjoy solitude at times,
human
Shall we walk on?
gpt
Couldn't you introduce me? That's a good soul, do.
human
My dear cousin, it is impossible: the girl has a particular aversion to me.
gpt
Nonsense, Clare! Don't be ill-natured the first day I arrive. How do you know she has?
human
We are neighbors at Felton, and--
gpt
Neighbors in the country, I perceive. Did their chickens destroy your flower-beds, or their cock wake you by crowing at unearthly hours in the morning? Had they a barking dog they refused to part with, or was it the servants?
human
If you mean to be sarcastic I shall need support. Now go on, and, notwithstanding your provoking innuendo, I will try to satisfy your curiosity.
gpt
Firstly, began Maurice, seating himself on the rustic bench near her,
human
Which, interpreted, means she is not agreeable. Yet she has mind, or she would not keep that thoughtful position for so long a time.
gpt
She may be planning the trimming for her next ball-dress,
human
She is too serious for that.
gpt
It is a serious affair at times.
human
There is something about her extremely interesting to me.
gpt
Maurice, of course you will think me odious --and Mrs. Felton checked her bantering tone--
human
Do you think I am falling in love at first sight?
gpt
I think any idle young man tempts Providence when he sits weaving romances about a very beautiful girl before he knows her.
human
Then introduce us.
gpt
She won't speak to me.
human
What have you quarreled about?
gpt
Nothing.
human
Very mysterious. Clare, listen! If you don't tell me the whole secret, I will fall in love with her for spite, and make a terrible fool of myself.
gpt
An easy task.
human
Shoot it off, Clare: I know you are dying to tell me.
gpt
I would rather you heard it from some one else: I would indeed. Still, if you insist--
human
I command, I entreat.
gpt
Incorrigible! For your own good I--
human
My peace of mind depends on it.
gpt
I wish you were not so obstinate. Then, lowering her voice,
human
The report is that the poor girl is insane.
gpt
What a horrible slander!
human
Yes, remarked the widow,
gpt
It is heartless. Then looking at her sharply,
human
There is no foundation for it, is there?
gpt
She has strange fancies, takes aversions to people--I can't say. Let us continue our walk. I have told you I am not acquainted with her.
human
We will walk that way: I want to see her closer.