human
You little match-maker, whispers Latimer.
gpt
For a first attempt it is audacious.
human
I have not attempted, and she colors vividly.
gpt
How could I know _you_ would offer, or that Miss Murray would accept such an objectionable partner?
human
I suppose I must believe you, slowly, as if he were making an effort, while a mirthful smile gleams in his eye.
gpt
But in the place of the stage father, I 'bless you, my children,' and he raises his brows, indicating the two.
human
Eugene Grandon's mission in life is to be purely ornamental; he must have been born with an incapacity for doing anything of any real service to the world, and his manifest destiny is to be some rich woman's husband. Now here is an opportunity too good to lose. My advice is to go on as you have begun.
gpt
But I have not begun,
human
Then I advise you to begin.
gpt
I shall blunder horribly, Violet insists.
human
You will soon be ashamed of me.
gpt
We will see. Of course if you are dreadful I shall scold you, and tell your husband in the bargain. He and Mr. Murray ought to take a turn. I have seen men waltz splendidly.