human
So that was why you were feeling gloomy, was it, Adam?
gpt
Ah! an' enough to make any man feel gloomy, I should think. Miss Anthea's brave enough, but I reckon 'twill come nigh breakin' 'er 'eart to see the old stuff sold, the furnitur' an' that,--so she's goin' to drive over to Cranbrook to be out o' the way while it's a-doin'.
human
And when does the sale take place?
gpt
The Saturday arter next, sir, as ever was, Adam answered.
human
But--hush,--mum's the word, sir!