human
Mr. Ennison, she exclaimed,
gpt
How odd that I should almost spring into your arms just on my doorstep! she remarked gaily.
human
Are you in a hurry? Will you come in and have some coffee?
gpt
This is Mr. Sydney Courtlaw--Mr. Ennison, she said.
human
You are coming in, aren't you, Sydney?
gpt
If I may, he answered.
human
Your coffee's too good to refuse.
gpt
Do you know, I have been wondering what had become of you, she said.
human
I had those beautiful roses from you on my first night, and a tiny little note but no address. I did not even know where to write and thank you.
gpt
I have been abroad, he said.
human
The life of a private secretary is positively one of slavery. I had to go at a moment's notice.
gpt
I am glad that you have a reasonable excuse for not having been to see me, she said good-humouredly.
human
Please make yourselves comfortable while I see to the coffee.