human
Miss Winstead, she said suddenly,
gpt
I have been thinking of something. It is most terribly 'portant. Would you greatly mind if we went to see the Holmans before we go back?
human
We shan't have time,
gpt
Oh, but I want to go, said Sibyl, knitting her brows,
human
I cannot do it, Sibyl, it is impossible. We must be back rather early for lunch to-day, as your mother is going into the country this afternoon.
gpt
Mother going into the country, what for?
human
I cannot tell you, it is not my affair.
gpt
That means that you know, but you won't tell.
human
You can put it in that way if you like. I won't tell. Now come into the Park, we can sit on one of the chairs under the trees and keep cool.
gpt
I am like a pussy-cat when its fur is rubbed quite the wrong side up, thought the little girl.
human
I don't like it, not a bit.
gpt
Do come home through Greek Street; I do want just to say one word to Mr. Holman, you can't think how 'portant it is.
human
I cannot, Sibyl; you must not ask me again.
gpt
We must hurry home, she said;
human
I had not the least idea the time was going so fast.