human
The siege will begin in earnest, and we shall be cut off from all the world, murmured Pauline.
gpt
And my father has not yet returned.
human
Is he outside of the city?
gpt
Yes. He went away yesterday, promising to return early this morning. His delay did not alarm me, but now from what you tell me, I fear he may get into trouble.
human
Do not fret, my dear. It will take several days before the city is invested, and your father's return will not be interfered with. Besides, he is not a militant, I believe.
gpt
I am sure he is neutral like my father, and such will not be annoyed.
human
I wish I could be sure of that, but----,
gpt
You must remember, my dear, that these Americans are not so black as they are painted. They are men like others, and true soldiers are always merciful,
human
Indeed! Do you think so? I hardly know what to say about them. Father says very little of late, but there is a friend of ours who speaks of them in terms of hostility.
gpt
He must be an ultra loyalist.
human
He is a British officer.
gpt
A British officer? Why, Pauline, I thought your father kept aloof from British officials.
human
Oh, but this one is really a Canadian and speaks French like ourselves,
gpt
That makes all the difference, replied Zulma, with a pleasant laugh that was slightly tinged with sarcasm.
human
I declare I should like to know this specimen.
gpt
You know him, dear.
human
Impossible!
gpt
He has spoken to me of you.
human
Indeed!
gpt
And is a great admirer of yours.
human
You mock me!
gpt
You can't guess who it is?
human
You puzzle and excite me, darling. I can't guess. Tell me who it is.
gpt
Lieutenant Hardinge!
human
Lieutenant Hardinge?