human
You have not offended, Mr. Smyth, Mrs. Porcher declared graciously.
gpt
And no doubt it is well for us all to be reminded of death and burial at times. Though some of us hardly need reminding --again she sighed.
human
We carry the thought of them about with us always.
gpt
My poor sweet Peachie,
human
But at meals, perhaps, a lighter vein is more suitable, Mr. Smyth, Mrs. Porcher continued.
gpt
At table the thought of death does seem rather disheartening, does it not? But about our poor old cedar tree now, Mr. Farge? You were not seriously proposing to have it removed?
human
Well, strictly between ourselves, I am really half afraid I actually was.
gpt
You forget it sheltered my childhood. It is associated with all my past.
human
Can a rosebud have a past?