human
Ritz
gpt
I see by your face, my dear, good friend, that you are bringing me the best of news! said the eager man, flushing with pleasure as Mrs. Haddo took a seat by his side.
human
You will join me at dinner, of course?
gpt
No, thank you, Sir John. I shall have supper at the Court on my return. I will tell you at once what I have come about. I have, as you must know well, never admitted a girl into my school without first seeing her and judging for myself what her character was likely to be. I should greatly like to help you in the present case, which is, I will admit, a pressing one; and girls of the name of Vivian, and also related to you, have claims undoubtedly on Haddo Court. Nevertheless, I am loath to break my rule. Is it possible for me to see the girls?
human
I fear it is not, said Sir John.
gpt
I did not tell you that poor Frances died in the north of Scotland, and I could not possibly get the girls up to London in time for you to interview them and then decide against them. It must be 'Yes' or 'No'--an immediate 'Yes' or 'No,' Mrs. Haddo; for if you say 'No' and I pray God you won't--I must see what is the next best thing I can do for them. Poor children! they are very lonely and unhappy; but, of course, there _are_ other schools. Perhaps you could recommend one, if you are determined to refuse them without an interview?