human
Aunty, she began,
gpt
Grace, will you never remember anything? It is now called the Orloff, or Schaffras gem, and is set in the Russian sceptre.
human
Then that must be the name of this gentleman's horse, to enable it to go with such a whip. Dear Aunty now, even that whip will not tempt me or move me to run away from you. Only do please to allow me forth. This horrid little garden is so shaded and sour, that even a daisy cannot live. But in the wood I find all things lovely. May I have a run for only half an hour?
gpt
Upon one condition, replied Miss Patch;
human
What, even the fat man with the flapped hat and the smock on? I never go out without seeing him, though he never seems to see me at all. He must be very short-sighted.
gpt
Oh no, my dear; never mind that poor man; he looks after the cattle or something. What I mean is, any young gentleman, who ought to be at home on the Sabbath day. And wrestle with your natural frivolity, my dear, that no worldly thoughts may assault and hurt the soul upon this holy day.
human
I will do my best, Aunty. But how can I help thinking of the things I see?