human
I am sorry you have to hurry so, Lucilla said, as she filled her husband's cup for the second time.
gpt
I really think you ought to have at least a little longer holiday.
human
I expect to take it piecemeal, nights and mornings, in the society of my wife, returned Chester, with affectionate look and smile.
gpt
I was very glad to get this case, he added,
human
I shall be glad of that for your sake, said Lucilla;
gpt
Ah, my dear, be careful how you encourage me in self-indulgence, laughed Chester.
human
I am too much inclined that way as it is.
gpt
Are you? she exclaimed with mirthful look and tone.
human
I really had not found it out, but thought you one of the foolishly industrious people who will even throw away health in order to get on rapidly with their work.
gpt
And I, laughed Chester,
human
No; with all my discernment I have yet to make that discovery. I did not marry the fellow yon describe--but a bright, talented, industrious young man. And I wont have him slandered.
gpt
Ah! Jack is quite punctual, and I am just ready, said Chester, pushing back his chair, getting up and going round to his wife's side of the table.
human
I will now take away the slanderer of your bright, talented, industrious young man, he remarked in sportive tone;
gpt
Oh, dear! I wish you didn't have to go, she sighed.
human
We have been together all the time for weeks past and now I hardly know how I can do without you.
gpt
Suppose you come along then. There is plenty of room in the carriage, and in the office, and I could find you something to read, or some work on the typewriter, if you prefer that.
human
Any time that I am needed there I shall be ready to go, she returned with merry look and tone;
gpt
Yes, I daresay. What a round of parties we are likely to have to go through as part of the penalty for venturing into the state of matrimony.
human
Yes, laughed Lucilla,
gpt
Most assuredly. But now good-bye, dearest, for some hours--when we shall have the pleasure of meeting to atone to us for the present pain of parting. Lucilla followed him to the veranda, where they exchanged a parting caress, then watched as he entered the carriage and it drove swiftly through the grounds and out into the highway. Her eyes were still following it when a pleasant, manly voice near at hand said
human
Good morning Mrs. Dinsmore.
gpt
Father, dear father! she cried, springing into his outstretched arms, and putting hers about his neck,
human
Oh, how glad I am to see you! How good in you to come! Chester has just done eating his breakfast and gone off to his business, and I haven't quite finished my meal. Wont you come in and eat with me?
gpt
Ah, that would hardly do, daughter, was the smiling reply.
human
You know I am expected to take that meal with wife and children at Woodburn. But I will go in with you and we will have a chat while you finish your breakfast.
gpt
And you can take a cup of coffee and a little fruit, can't you, father?
human
Yes, thank you, daughter. That would hardly interfere with the Woodburn breakfast. And shall we not take a little stroll about your grounds when we leave the breakfast-room?
gpt
I should greatly enjoy doing so along with my dear father,