human
Do you know, she begins, in the seductive tone to which one can but choose to listen,--
gpt
My shoulders are broad, you see, and he laughs with an unusual lightness. Somehow he feels happy this morning, as if it was to be a fortunate day.
human
You have been so kind to Laura, that if we could do anything in return----
gpt
Oh, women take naturally to weddings, you know! And Laura is such a sweet girl, but so young! I seem ages older. And, shall I come to the point,--I want to establish myself. I cannot always be accepting the hospitality of my dearest friends, and I have a longing for a home. You see American ways have spoiled me already.
human
A home?
gpt
Yes. She laughs a little now.
human
And I need some sort of banking arrangement, as well as security for valuable papers. I am quite a stranger, you know, and have no relatives.
gpt
Well, you must take us, he answers, in a frank way.
human
You do not mean a home quite by yourself?
gpt
Why not? I am tired of hotels and rooms. I want a pretty place, with some congenial friend, where I can call together choice spirits, musical, literary, and artistic, where I can be gay or quiet, read the livelong day if I like. And she smiles again, with an enchanting grace.
human
I suppose New York would be better for winter. I should have dear Laura to commence with, and not feel quite so lonely. You see, now, I really do want to be anchored to some sort of steadfastness, to do something with my life and my means, even if it is only making a pretty and congenial place in the world where some tired wayfarer may come in and rest. We are so prodigal in youth, and she sighs with seductive regret, while her beautiful eyes droop;