human
Well, then, when will you come?
gpt
As soon as it is convenient to have me after Christmas, replied Crawley.
human
I must spend the Christmas week at home, you know; but then I am free. I should tell you, though, that I cannot shoot or ride a little bit. I have never had any practice, and you will find me an awful duffer.
gpt
All right; fellows always say that.
human
Yes, I know they do sometimes, in mock modesty. But in my case it's a fact, and I warn you, that I may not spoil your fun.
gpt
My dear fellow, said Gould,
human
On those terms, then, I shall be very glad to come.
gpt
That is all right.