human
It might be better, if you and Mr. Frobisher are not engaged.
gpt
He's writing letters, though I think he'll have finished soon. Wherever he is, he's generally busy; but I can answer for his being glad to see you.
human
That's good to hear. I'm heavily in your father's debt; but I'd like to think he's not the only one in the family to feel the pleasure.
gpt
How delightfully formal, Mr. Allinson! Besides, you seem to need a good deal of assuring.
human
A fair shot, Andrew laughed.
gpt
I'm afraid, when I'm really in earnest, I'm apt to be stilted; but perhaps it isn't an altogether unusual fault. The correct light touch seems hard to acquire.
human
Not stilted; that's too harsh. Now and then you're rather too serious.