human
What an idea! You give me everything I want before I know what it is.
gpt
And before I know it either, he responded, with a grim smile.
human
Well, what is the news today?
gpt
Just the same old round. The Foundlings' Board, for one thing.
human
Are you interested in foundlings?
gpt
Not much, said Carmen, frankly.
human
I'm interested in those that find them. I told you how hateful that Mrs. Schuyler Blunt is.
gpt
Why don't you cut her? Why don't you make it uncomfortable for her?
human
I can't find out, she said, with a laugh, dropping into the language of the Street,
gpt
And you want me to get a twist on old Blunt?
human
No, indeed. Dear, you are just a goose, socially. It is nothing to you, but you don't understand what we women have to go through. You don't know how hard it is--that woman!
gpt
What has she done?
human
Nothing. That's just it. What do you say in the Street--freeze? Well, she is trying to freeze me out.
gpt
Oh, I'll back you against the field.
human
I don't want to be backed, said Carmen;
gpt
I want some sympathy.
human
Well, what is your idea?
gpt
I was going to tell you. Mr. Delancy dropped in this afternoon for a cup of tea--
human
Oh!
gpt
Yes, and he knows Mrs. Schuyler Blunt well; they are old friends, and he is going to arrange it.
human
Arrange what?
gpt
Why, smooth everything out, don't you know. But, Rodney, I do want you to do something for me; not for me exactly, but about this. Won't you look out for Mr. Delancy in this deal?
human
Seems to me you are a good deal interested in Jack Delancy,