human
Oh, Bill!
gpt
Bill, do you think Peter is really serious about Nell?
human
Why?
gpt
Because she is--terribly.
human
Well, then, if he isn't I'll break his neck.
gpt
That's dear of you, Bill; I want her to be happy.
human
Bill?
gpt
Yes?
human
What do you think your aunt will say about--us?
gpt
Let's find out.
human
Well, what now? she demanded, but her tone was patient.
gpt
Have you attended to your business affairs?
human
Yes, Aunt Caroline, assented Bill.
gpt
I've decided to give up society.
human
William, I think possibly society has given up you. But I have no complaint to make. I have been thinking it over, and it seems to me that if you care to go into business----
gpt
Aunt Caroline, you're stealing our stuff. We've already decided that. I am going into business. I don't know just what--but I'm going.
human
That can be decided later, said his aunt.
gpt
I'm very glad, William. I think perhaps I made a mistake in attempting---- But we won't discuss that any more.
human
I have also decided to abandon my interest in art,
gpt
William, be careful. Are you sure you are quite well?
human
Never better. Now, as to Pete Stearns----