human
Understand me, ma'am, said Mr. Bragg.
gpt
I only wish you to tell me truly whether, according to the best of your belief, Miss C.'s affections are engaged. I ask no questions beyond that. I don't want to pry.
human
Engaged! Oh dear, no; I assure you----
gpt
Excuse me, ma'am. But I mean a little more than that, said Mr. Bragg, slightly hastening the steady stride of his speech, lest she should interrupt him again.
human
Of course, I don't expect you to be inside of your niece's heart. A deal of uncertainty must prevail in what you may call assaying any human being's feelings. You may use the wrong test for one thing. But ladies are keen observers; specially where they like--or, for the matter of that, dislike--any one very much. And what I want to know is this: Have you any reason to think Miss C. is in love with any one?