human
Miss Van Gerder looks kind, whispered Beth to Dolly.
gpt
If we only sat next to her, so as to prevent her saying anything during this meal, there would be no further danger. After dinner I shall carry her off to our room and tell her the whole story. Oh, yes! you needn't look so surprised. I'm not acquainted with her, but I shall do it anyway. You must mount guard outside, during the scene, and not let anyone else come in.
human
If only she does not say something, all unconsciously, during the dinner! I feel on pins and needles myself. What must Margaret feel?
gpt
Margaret has pluck and pride. She will hold her head as high as ever, no matter what Miss Van Gerder may choose to say, and if there be any snubbing to be done, she will do it as effectually as Abby Dunbar.
human
Very true, but to think that the two are rooming together!
gpt
Yes, I confess that, in my opinion, Margaret made a mistake there. I should not have accepted any favors or any invitations from that girl had I been Margaret, but that is her affair, after all.
human
Look! Look quickly, at Abby Dunbar's face, whispered Dolly excitedly.
gpt
The murder is out! I would give a dime to hear what she is saying. There! Miss Van Gerder realizes that she has said something she will regret. I suppose Abby was pumping in the very persistent way she has, and Miss Van Gerder merely answered her questions. Oh, how could she have been so thoughtless, though? She might have known that Westover is one of the snobbiest colleges in the world.
human
There is no use trying to head her off now, Beth declared disconsolately.
gpt
Still, I mean to have my talk with her anyway. If it be possible to repair the mischief, she will do it. Miss Dunbar is glaring at Margaret as if she would like to murder her!
human
Do you suppose that she remembers all the speeches she has made about Margaret's aristocratic bearing? If she acts as contemptibly as I expect she will, I shall repeat some of those speeches for her benefit. I've been treasuring them in my memory.
gpt
I wish this meal would come to an end.
human
Will you please come to my room a few moments? I wish very particularly to see you. I am Elizabeth Newby, and I am very fond of Margaret Hamilton,