human
Pardon me. Did you speak? My wits are wool-gathering to-day.
gpt
I was about to ask you, what next?
human
What next?
gpt
Yes; or perhaps I should say where next? I have business in Washington, regarding the World’s Fair, which may detain me there some time. Are you with me?
human
No—a — Jack appeared to rouse himself with an effort from his mental pictures.
gpt
The fact is, I’ve a lot of invitations that I should like to accept before I go back to Chicago.
human
Very well. We will postpone talking plans, then, until that time comes. You are to go abroad for a year if you like, you know.
gpt
Yes, thank you. I’ve a fancy that I would rather put off that trip awhile.
human
Why so? A wedding journey in view later, perhaps?