human
Won't you come in for a little while? said Aunt Charlotte;
gpt
John is out, and Hermy and I are all alone.
human
Not to-night, I think, thanks all the same. My mother is not well, and I promised not to be late home this evening.
gpt
In that case, of course, I cannot press you to stay.
human
Have you had any music to-night?
gpt
Yes, both Mr. Kittaway and Clement Hazeldine were here, but Clement was called away to a patient, and the party broke up early.
human
Confound that fellow! he's always here! muttered Frank, between his teeth. Then aloud:
gpt
I've brought a late rose for Hermia; perhaps you won't mind giving it her.
human
Why not give it her yourself? I'm sure that would be much nicer, said Miss Charlotte, archly.
gpt
I wonder she has not come to the gate before now; but perhaps she doesn't know who's here. I'll go and fetch her.
human
She knows well enough who's here, the huzzy! growled Frank under his breath.
gpt
It's merely a try-on--that's what it is. They all do it. What simpletons they must take us men for, to think we can't see through their little games. But I suppose there are some born fools who can't.