human
I shall in all likelihood be up the whole of to-night in my study. Do not let me be disturbed.
gpt
Who should disturb you? asked Adelaide languidly.
human
There are only you and I in the villa; of course I would not venture to intrude upon you without permission.
gpt
You misunderstand me, Adelaide; it is because we are in a strange house that I thought it best to tell you.
human
As if there were anything unusual in your shutting yourself up all night in your study! Our notions of the way to lead an agreeable life are so different! Take your own course, Edward; you are older and wiser than I; but you must not wonder that I think it strange. You come to the country for rest, and you are as hard at work as ever.
gpt
I cannot live without work; aimless days would send me to my grave. If you are lonely, Adelaide----
human
Oh, no, I am not, she cried vivaciously,