human
Floyd, she said, when he came down, looking the faultless gentleman,
gpt
In this you _must_ excuse me, Laura, he answers, with quiet decision.
human
I have not danced for years, and, under the circumstances----
gpt
You don't mean you are going to turn silly, just because--your wife is not here? and her authority dominates his.
human
It would not be decent for her to dance if she were here! We never even went to a dancing party after papa's death, until--well, not until this autumn, and I wouldn't marry before six months had elapsed. Then, I have everything planned, I have even spoken to madame. O Floyd!
gpt
My dear Laura---- A woman's slow tears move him inexpressibly, while noisy crying angers him, and he bends to kiss her.
human
Do not feel hurt, my child. Command me in anything else, but this I cannot do.
gpt
Oh, I know, she made you promise, the mean, jealous little thing!
human
Hush, he commands.
gpt
She asked no favors and I made no promises. She would not care if I danced every set.
human
That is just it! cries Laura, angrily.
gpt
She doesn't care, she doesn't know----
human
She is my wife!