human
Helena, he said, storming in,
gpt
What _do_ you mean, Hugh? she asked, utterly surprised.
human
I wasn't.
gpt
You must think me a fool, he said.
human
But I don't intend to have an argument about it. I only want to say at once that I think it would be far better if you saw less of your friend Mr. Alison. I meant to say it anyhow. People are talking.
gpt
But I don't understand,
human
I know you're ignorant but you are not a fool, so don't pretend you are. Of course married women don't need chaperons, I know all that, but a mere girl like you and that young ass and almost midnight--but don't let's go into all that. He calmed himself, swallowing his wrath, and said more gently;
gpt
I know it's all right really, dear, don't think I don't, it's only--well, you know what people say.
human
As you ask, he answered, letting the words out coldly,
gpt
I heard one man telling another at the Golf Club yesterday that Mrs. Herbertson was saying she had not yet found out whether Alison or I was Mr. Brett, but thought _he_ was as you saw more of him. That's a local joke! It's jolly, isn't it?
human
she answered oddly calm.
gpt
I shouldn't ever care what people with that sort of mind think.
human
Well _I_ do, he almost shouted at her,
gpt
I think you're excited,