human
My dear Margaret, such a discovery! Did you notice a large woman, superbly dressed, who came in during the Mazourka?
gpt
Yes,
human
Mrs. Maxwell Dorset, my dear!
gpt
A fact, my dear, resumed Harriet.
human
I am going to ask George to introduce me to her.
gpt
Harriet! you cannot be in earnest, she exclaimed,
human
What a very innocent little soul! said Harriet, drawing back, with a touch of scorn in her voice.
gpt
The lady's character is as fair as yours or mine. You may impeach her taste, Margaret, but not her virtue, for there stands her guarantee--her husband, good easy man! She merely takes presents of value from her admirers, instead of bouquets, like you and I. 'Men's eyes were made to gaze,' _ma mie_, and a beautiful woman may be admired, I hope, without being sent to Coventry for the offence.
human
But after all that has past, Harriet, said Margaret, imploringly,
gpt
My dear, let 'bygones be bygones,' said Harriet with an air of decision.
human
I wish Mr. Gage you would introduce me to that lady opposite--Mrs. Maxwell Dorset. I have a great inclination to become acquainted with her.