human
I met Eugene and Floyd's wife dawdling along on the road, says Marcia, presently.
gpt
I meant to call and see why he was not out last night, but I suppose he had to stay at home and comfort her. I _do_ hope Eugene isn't going to make a dolt of himself, and I am sure Violet is as fond of admiration as any one. She was always hanging after the professor until he was positively engaged to Gertrude.
human
I think Mr. Floyd Grandon is very fond of having his wife admired, says madame, in her sweet, suave tone.
gpt
She is such a mere child, after all, and fond of attention. And the sad death of her father, with her mourning, has rather kept her in the background until recently.
human
Well, _one_ ought to be enough, returns Marcia, with asperity.
gpt
Floyd should display a little good sense, if she has none.
human
He is not a jealous husband,
gpt
Jealous? Well, there is really nothing for him to be jealous about; a man not in love seldom is jealous.
human
Not in love?
gpt
Oh, says Marcia, with the airy toss of her head,
human
O Mrs. Wilmarth, not so bad as that!