human
How dull you are to-night! she said peevishly, for they were old friends and she never troubled to sort out her words.
gpt
I believe you _did_ want to work or else had something else to do.
human
Of course not, he protested, feeling horribly wronged in the circumstances.
gpt
This is awfully jolly.
human
Hugh _must_ be here soon,
gpt
Why do you call him Hugh? he asked, jumping at a topic.
human
Surely that's not really short for Hubert? It ought to be Bert!
gpt
Oh, how dare you? she asked gaily; she felt that they had got back on to the old easy paths.
human
Bert indeed--for him! I wonder how you---- and she clapped her hands excitedly.
gpt
Yes, she said, her boredom all forgotten,
human
For _me_?
gpt
Yes, she cried.
human
Ally! I shall call you Ally, just like Ally Sloper! That's better than Bert.