human
He will make somebody a good husband by and by, he said.
gpt
She will have a good deal to thank you for, Hetty.
human
There are, after all, a good many advantages attached to being a single man, and I shall probably have to be content with them,
gpt
Of course! said Hetty softly.
human
It is no use crying for the moon.
gpt
What do you mean by that?
human
Nothing in particular, and Hetty glanced reflectively at the fire.
gpt
Still, I don't think you would be content with any girl likely to look at you, and most of us would like to have a good deal more than we ever get.
human
It probably wouldn't be good for us to have it. At least, that is the orthodox view, and, after all, one can always do without.
gpt
Of course! said Hetty, with a curious little inflection in her voice.
human
Still, it is a little hard now and then. Isn't it, Walter?
gpt
Is there any special reason why you should ask me?
human
Perhaps there isn't. I really don't know. Do you hear a sound in the valley, Tom?