human
How strange! and she persisted in seeing them alone! did she seem glad?
gpt
Oh, yes; for such a quiet, self-contained little creature, very much so.
human
And did she tell you nothing on her return?
gpt
No; she had no opportunity; we had callers, and Miss O'Sullivan was here; but she looked happier, poor, lonely, wee lassie.
human
She is likely to remain lonely, too, said Cobbe;
gpt
Poor girl; one cannot expect her to show that careless joy in living our girls show, who have happy homes and ties of kin.
human
In my opinion, said Dale,
gpt
I don't go with you, Dale, said Mr. Cobbe;
human
I'll back up some of our own women against them for monopoly of that sort.
gpt
I am at one with you, Mr. Dale, said Mrs. Gower,
human
From your standpoint, Mrs. Gower, your sex should be all Republicans, said Mr. Dale.
gpt
What countryman are you, Mr. Blair?
human
A pure and unadulterated Scotchman; and I hope you like the land o' bagpipes, heather and oatcakes sufficiently as to like me none the less.
gpt
No; for was I not English, I would be Scotch.
human
And I, said Mrs. Dale,
gpt
You are candid, at all events,
human
You had better live as near perfection as possible, by remaining in Canada, Mr. Blair, said his hostess, rising from the table.
gpt
Come, Ella, we shall leave them to their cigarettes and the subjects nearest their hearts.
human
You are one of the most thoughtful women I have ever met, said Dale, drawing the hangings for their exit;
gpt
Listen to him, said his wife, merrily;