human
Why, Charlotte, dear! she cried.
gpt
Where did you come from? And why didn't you let me know?
human
Straight from home, Len, darling. And I didn't let you know because I didn't know myself till I was here. Oh, do let me look at you! How dear, how dear you are! I had almost forgotten anybody could be so lovely.
gpt
That sounds like you, you enthusiastic person. How glad I am to see you--it seems so long. I hope you have come to make me a visit, now you are here.
human
Just a wee one, for a day, while I make plans at express speed, and fly back again to grandmother. I left her in Baltimore.
gpt
Really? Did you bring her 'way up from Charleston? Then she must be pretty well?
human
Very well, if, like a piece of old china, I keep her quiet on the top shelf. Baltimore is the bottom shelf, for her, even though she's with the Priedieus, who will take the kindest care of her. Hence my haste. Oh, I can't wait a minute till I tell you my plans. Let me splash my dusty face and I'll plunge in. I want your advice, your interest, and your--cooperation!
gpt
You shall have them all, my dearest girl. Come upstairs,
human
What a dear house! The guest was throwing rapid glances all about her as she mounted the stairs.
gpt
I should have known that living-room was yours if I hadn't had your Aunt Lucy's famous old desk to give me a clue. O, Len, the very back of you is enchanting!
human
I remember you are always admiring people's backs,
gpt
Yes, they're often so much more interesting than their faces. But yours--merely gives promise of what the face fulfills! Forgive me, Len,--you know when I haven't seen you for ages I have to tell you what I think of you. In here? Oh, what an adorable room!