human
Oh! Willie, how very late you are. Been working overtime, I suppose?
gpt
Yes, dear,
human
The time passes here awfully slowly, she declared in a low voice.
gpt
I thought you were never coming. I shall have to get a few books to read.
human
I was delayed, I said, taking off my cloth cap and flinging it upon the sofa.
gpt
I found Eric Domville awaiting me. He came up from Ryhall to-day and told me some strange news.
human
Strange news! she gasped, turning deathly pale and clutching at the back of a chair in order to steady herself.
gpt
What--what news?