human
I'd go with you to the station, she said,
gpt
Oh yes, I know. But that's the kind of person I am. We go on with the dinner--no matter what's happening. It's--our way.
human
Yes, I know it is. And you can't help that either, can you? So you're going to be very festive in this house to-night?
gpt
Oh _very_ festive in this house to-night. Some army people are here from Washington. We're going to have a gorgeous dinner, and I'm going to wear a gorgeous gown and drink champagne and try and smile myself into the good graces of a man who can do things for my brother and be--oh _so_ clever and festive.
human
It's not so simple a matter for you, is it--this 'being free'? You're of the bound, too, aren't you? And you've become conscious of your chains. There's all the hope and all the tragedy of it in that. He took an impulsive step toward her and smiled at her appealingly, a little mistily, as he said:
gpt
Only please don't tell me you're not going to laugh any more.