human
I wonder exactly what Rhoda means by that? she commented inwardly.
gpt
I think it very odd. Of course, she must have some meaning, and I wonder what it is. She seems to be changing her line. I am glad I stayed. I am afraid Rhoda is rather deceitful. I excuse George of deceit. I believe George to be true; but he is sadly influenced by Rhoda. I am rather sorry for George.
human
So she is, Mrs. Lovegrove, Eliza Hart resumed--
gpt
Peachie's too full of heart, as I tell her. She is forever thinking of others and their comforts. She grudges neither time nor money, does not Peachie. There is nothing calculating or cheese-paring about her--not enough, I often think. Fish, sweetbreads, game, poultry, and all of the very best--where the profits are to come from with a bill of fare like that passes my powers of arithmetic, and so I point out to her. I hope it is appreciated--yes, I do hope that, Mr. Lovegrove --there the speaker became extremely coy and playful.
human
A little bird sometimes seems to twitter to me that it is. And yet I am sure I don't know. The members of your sex are very misleading, Mr. Lovegrove. Do not perjure yourself now. You cannot take me in. And a certain gentleman is very close, you know, and stand-offish. It is not easy to get at his real sentiments, is it, now?
gpt
I was quite right to stay,
human
I think Mr. Iglesias is unusually considerate, Miss Hart, George Lovegrove said tentatively.
gpt
He is quite sensible of Mrs. Porcher's kind attentions. But naturally he is very tenacious of upsetting her household arrangements and giving additional trouble.
human
And then the position of a bachelor is delicate, Miss Hart, you must admit, Mrs. Lovegrove chimed in.
gpt
That's what I always tell Georgie. It may do all very well in their younger days to be unattached, but as gentlemen get on in life they do need their own private establishments. I am sure I am sorry for them in chambers, or even in good rooms like those at Cedar Lodge. For it is not the same as a home, Miss Hart, and never can be. There must be awkwardnesses on both sides at times, especially when, it comes to illness.
human
Yes, there is no denying all that, she said,
gpt
You do surprise me, George Lovegrove exclaimed. He was filled with consternation, his hair nearly rising on his head.
human
I had no notion. Dear me, you fairly take away my breath. He could almost have wept.
gpt
To think of it! he repeated.
human
Only to think of it! Miss Hart, you do surprise me.
gpt
Oh! you must not run away with the notion anything is really settled yet, she replied.
human
And I could not say Mrs. Porcher really would, when it came to the point, after the experiences she had in her first marriage. She is very reserved, is Peachie. Still, she might. And very fortunate a certain gentleman would be if she did--it does not take more than half an eye to see that.
gpt
Dr. Nevington, please, ma'am,