human
You will excuse my asking you a few questions?
gpt
O, surely, sir. Or I should have no business here.
human
Have you filled the station of housekeeper before?
gpt
Only once. I have lived with the same widow lady for twelve years. Ever since I lost my husband. She was an invalid, and is lately dead: which is the occasion of my now wearing black.
human
I do not doubt that she has left you the best credentials?
gpt
I hope I may say, the very best. I thought it would save trouble, sir, if I wrote down the name and address of her representatives, and brought it with me.
human
You singularly remind me, Mrs. Goldstraw, said Wilding, taking the card beside him,
gpt
At least, I am very glad of that, sir.
human
Yes, said the wine-merchant, thoughtfully repeating his last phrase, with a momentary glance at his future housekeeper,