human
Yes, Maisie came for ten days. Unfortunately, Alick had to go away before she left, for he had taken an early spring fishing with a friend. But I thought--in fact, I rather hoped at the time--that he was very much disappointed.
gpt
Yes, he naturally must have been, if what you say is---- and then she stopped short, for she did not like to say
human
so
gpt
I hope it will come to pass. Mrs. Guthrie spoke very seriously, and once more she fixed her deep blue eyes on her visitor's face.
human
I'm seventy-one, not very old as people count age nowadays, but still I've never been a strong woman, and I have a weak heart. I should not like to leave my son to a lonely life and to a lonely old age. He's very reserved--he hasn't made many friends in his long life. And I thought it possible he might have confided to you rather than to me.
gpt
No, he never spoke of the matter to me at all; in fact, we have never even discussed the idea of his marrying,
human
Well, forget what I've said!
gpt
I quite understand how you feel about Major Guthrie, and I daresay he would be happier married. Most people are, I think.