human
I'm so pleased to see you, George,
gpt
You look worried,
human
I'm . . . quite all right . . . really! It's just a headache. . . .
gpt
Won't you confide in me?
human
It's . . .
gpt
I'm hurt, George, and yet--in some ways, I'm relieved. . . .
human
What is it, Sally?
gpt
Your grandfather has written asking me to release him from our engagement!
human
Impossible! . . . What's the reason?
gpt
He says that he doesn't think we're suited to one another. And he wants to be free. She paused, and added, rather quaintly:
human
He seems to think that there aren't enough adventures in England.
gpt
The old fool!
human
You mustn't say that!
gpt
Of course you'll release him. He isn't worthy of you.
human
I owe everything to him, George,
gpt
Didn't Croft and Stringer--and I, help?
human
Can I ever forget it? You've all been--splendid!
gpt
Give him his wretched freedom, Sally!
human
I . . . have!
gpt
When?
human
Yesterday.
gpt
Do you regret it?
human
No-o! He was too impulsive--too eager--and reckless. And so very youthful . . . I should never have been really happy with him.
gpt
I can't delude myself any longer, George. I'm an old woman--_really_ old!