human
O Alston! she exclaimed,
gpt
Where are we going?
human
And-- Alston pulled out his watch.
gpt
You must take at least seven hours to get there.
human
That's a cute fellow, said Alston to Charmian, as they drove off.
gpt
Knows how to time things!
human
You'll dine with me, Mrs. Charmian!
gpt
Oh, no; I must go home now. I can't wait any longer.
human
Better dine with me.
gpt
Did Mr. Crayford say I was to dine with you?
human
No. But he evidently thought it would be a suitable arrangement.
gpt
But what will people think?
human
What they always do, I suppose.
gpt
Yes, but what's that?
human
I've wondered for years!
gpt
I can't stay out all night even for an impresario,
human
Of course I'll see you home, Mrs. Charmian.
gpt
Yes, you may.
human
That man really is a terror, Alston, or should I say a holy terror? Do you know, I feel almost guilty in daring to venture back to my own house.
gpt
Maybe we'll meet him on the way up.
human
If we do be sure you stop the carriage.
gpt
But if he doesn't stop his?
human
Then I'll stop it. Keep a sharp look-out. I'm tired, but oh! I do feel so excited. You look out all the time on your side, and I'll do the same on mine.
gpt
Well, but we meet everything on the--
human
Never mind! Oh, don't be practical at such a moment! He might pass us on any side.
gpt
There's a carriage coming. I believe he's in it.
human
Why?
gpt
Because I do! Be ready to stop him.
human
Gee! He is in it! Hi! Mr. Crayford! Crayford!
gpt
Stop! Stop!
human
Hello!
gpt
Goin' home to roost?
human
If you have no objection,