human
How is Hortense?
gpt
Very well; but she complains of being unemployed. She misses you.
human
Tell her that I miss her, and that I write and read a portion of French every day.
gpt
She will ask if you sent your love; she is always particular on that point. You know she likes attention.
human
My best love--my very best. And say to her that whenever she has time to write me a little note I shall be glad to hear from her.
gpt
What if I forget? I am not the surest messenger of compliments.
human
No, don't forget, Robert. It is no compliment; it is in good earnest.
gpt
And must, therefore, be delivered punctually.
human
If you please.
gpt
Hortense will be ready to shed tears. She is tenderhearted on the subject of her pupil; yet she reproaches you sometimes for obeying your uncle's injunctions too literally. Affection, like love, will be unjust now and then.