human
Can you not come for half an hour this evening, after your engagement is over? she said.
gpt
I shall be all alone, for Margaret cannot be there before midnight; she went into the country this morning with Madame Ferri--some sort of a fête at a villa, a native Florentine affair. You have not asked much about her, I think, considering how constantly you were with her last spring,
human
I have been remiss; pardon it.
gpt
It is only forgetfulness, of course. That is not a fault nowadays; it is a virtue, and, what is more, highly fashionable. But there is one little piece of news I must tell you about my niece: she is going to be married.
human
That is not little; it is great. Please present to her my sincere good wishes and congratulations.
gpt
I am sorry you cannot present them yourself. But at least you can come and see _me_ for a little while this evening--say about ten. The grandson of your grandfather should be very civil to old Ruth Harrison for old times' sake. Here the carriage stopped at his door.
human
Remember, I shall expect you,
gpt
No doubt there were