human
Ah, that's encouraging. That bucks one up!
gpt
What, good news, Hugh dear?
human
Yes, the Kit Kat Club has asked me as its guest of honour.
gpt
How excellent! she said, good wife; and then,
human
What _is_ the Kit Kat Club?
gpt
Why, it's a well-known literary club, he answered, slightly hurt.
human
They meet --he read the card again--
gpt
Capital! she said: not because she had ever heard of Lewisham as a great literary centre, but because he was so terrifically pleased.
human
And when is it to be?
gpt
Very short notice, he said, looking once more at the invitation.
human
This very Tuesday, January 29th. Lucky we never dine out!
gpt
But Hugh,
human
Why, it's the lecture or debate, he said.
gpt
I _am_ sorry. There clearly was no question which should go. Then, much more gently, remembering her keenness:
human
Never mind, little girl: we'll find another nice debate. Let's see the list and we will pick one now.