human
I don't suppose there is another girl in the country who would make such a spectacle of herself as I made to-day,
gpt
What do you mean?
human
You know well enough, replied Nan.
gpt
Why, think of a young woman rushing across the public square in the face of a crowd, and doing as I did! I'll be the talk of the town. What is your opinion?
human
Well, considering who the man was, and everything, I think it was very becoming in you,
gpt
Oh, thank you! said Nan.
human
Under the circumstances, you could say no less. You have changed greatly, Gabriel, since Eugenia Claiborne began to make eyes at you. You seem to think it is a mark of politeness to pay compliments right and left, and to agree with everybody. No doubt, if an invitation to tea had come from further up the street, you would have found some excuse for accepting.
gpt
I'm sorry I can't come, Nan, and I hope you'll not be angry.
human
Angry! why should I be angry? Nan exclaimed.
gpt
An invitation to tea is not so important.
human
But this one is important to me, said Gabriel.
gpt
It is the first time you have asked me, and I hope it won't be the last.