human
But, continued I,
gpt
I have already my own glebe at Fonda's Bush, and a house; but there be many with whom fortune has not been so complacent, and who possess neither glebe nor roof, yet deserve both.
human
Yes, sir, she said, smiling,
gpt
So that, said she,
human
You shall have leisure enough to study this one, said I,
gpt
Sir?
human
I give Summer House to you, said I.
gpt
Here is the deed. When I go to Johnstown again I will execute it so that this place shall be yours.
human
Meanwhile, said I,
gpt
You are jesting, are you not, my lord?
human
No! And do not use that term, 'lord,' to me.
gpt
You--you offer to give me--me--this estate!
human
Yes. I do give it you.
gpt
Why do you offer this?
human
Why should I have two estates and you have none, Penelope?
gpt
But that is no reason! she retorted, almost violently.
human
For what reason, then, do you give me Summer House? It--it must be you are jesting, my lord!----
gpt
If you please, said I,
human
I added,