human
Let me see, Mrs. Marshall secured a slip, and perused it carefully.
gpt
Why, this is rather encouraging. They say that the rejection does not imply any lack of merit.
human
But they must say that to everybody, Elaine insisted gloomily.
gpt
It’s printed.
human
Really, Elaine, if you are determined to take a pessimistic view, read one of the stories to Peggy, cried Mrs. Marshall, forgetting formality for once,
gpt
If I did, it would be to find out what you really did think about them, Elaine replied.
human
Most people would say nice things, anyway, but I believe you’d be honest, Peggy. She looked at her friend rather appealingly.
gpt
I don’t want to waste my time on what isn’t going to amount to anything.
human
Of course I’m not any critic, she said uncomfortably.
gpt
I can tell you what I think, but that won’t be worth much.
human
It’s what I want, anyway. Elaine jerked a bulky manuscript from its sheath and settled herself in a rocking-chair.
gpt
The name of this, she announced in a defiant voice,
human
O, yes.