human
It's a place that grows on you. I guess it's grown the wrong way on Irene and father; but I like the air--after the South. They say we ought to see it in August, when all Philadelphia is here.
gpt
I should think it might be very lively.
human
Yes; but the promiscuous bathing. I don't think I should like that. We are not brought up to that sort of thing in Ohio.
gpt
No? Ohio is more like France, I suppose?
human
Like France! exclaimed the old lady, looking at him in amazement--
gpt
No doubt it is, Mrs. Benson. But at the sea resorts the sexes bathe separately.
human
Well, now! I suppose they have to there.
gpt
Yes; the older nations grow, the more self-conscious they become.
human
I don't believe, for all you say, Mr. King, the French have any more conscience than we have.
gpt
Nor do I, Mrs. Benson. I was only trying to say that they pay more attention to appearances.
human
Well, I was brought up to think it's one thing to appear, and another thing to be, said Mrs. Benson, as dismissing the subject.
gpt
So your friend's an artist? Does he paint? Does he take portraits? There was an artist at Cyrusville last winter who painted portraits, but Irene wouldn't let him do hers. I'm glad we've met Mr. Forbes. I've always wanted to have--
human
Oh, mother, exclaimed Irene, who always appeared to keep one ear for her mother's conversation,
gpt
I was just saying to Mr. Forbes that he ought to see the art exhibitions down at the other end of the promenade, and the pictures of the people who come here in August. Are you rested?