human
Why not? he said, in the tone of one who meant,
gpt
Who's keeping you?
human
Certainly, my sweet girl. We shall miss you _dreadfully_, but it's your duty. And then you'll see that _dear_ Mr. . . . What d'ye callum?
gpt
We'll survive it, perhaps.
human
Perhaps your ladyship has forgotten that my time's up, but I'll stay until you return if you want me to.
gpt
Indeed I should, my lady. Any woman would like to stay with a good mistress, if she _is_ a little quick sometimes. And if you don't want me to go to your father's I may be of some use to you here before you come back again.