human
What do you think of Kitty Blake?
gpt
She's attractive, in person and manners.
human
Anybody could see that at a glance!
gpt
Well, Carroll added cautiously,
human
I must confess that I've taken some interest in the girl--partly because you were obviously doing so. In a general way, what I noticed rather surprised me. It wasn't what I expected.
gpt
You smart folks are as often wrong as the rest of us. I suppose you looked for cold-blooded assurance, tempered by what one might call experienced coquetry?
human
Something of the kind, Carroll agreed.
gpt
As you say, I was wrong. There are only two ways of explaining Miss Blake, and the first's the one that would strike most people. That is, she's acting a part, possibly with an object; holding her natural self in check, and doing it cleverly.
human
I've lived in the woods for nine years, but I wouldn't have entertained that idea for five seconds!
gpt
Then, there's the other explanation. It's simply that the girl's life hasn't affected her. Somehow, she has kept fresh and wholesome. I think that's the correct view.
human
There's no doubt of it!
gpt
You offered to help her in some way?
human
I did; I don't know how you guessed it. I said I'd find her a situation. She wouldn't hear of it.
gpt
She was wise. Vancouver isn't a very big place yet, and the girl has more sense than you have. What did you say?
human
I'm afraid I lost my temper because there was nothing I could do.
gpt
There are limitations--even to the power of the dollar. You'll probably run up against more of them later on.
human
I suppose so, yawned Vane.
gpt
Well, I'm going to sleep.