human
This is all most informal, said Imogene, as she went downstairs arm-in-arm with Alice;
gpt
The open half is so lovely, returned Alice,
human
It was my only chance--this week, and as Dolly says, I ’jumped at it’! I am sorry your husband has disappointed us.
gpt
He was called to town quite unexpectedly.
human
But Providence has provided a substitute. Robert Kimberly is coming. Alice almost caught her breath.
gpt
He is another of those men, continued Imogene,
human
Imogene raised her hands,
gpt
How delightful! cried Imogene, advancing,
human
You have a dinner on,
gpt
Only a small one.
human
But you didn’t tell me----
gpt
Just to give you a chance to show your indifference to surprises, Robert.
human
These two are always together, she explained to Alice, lifting her fan toward the doctor and her brother-in-law.
gpt
But any hostess is fortunate to capture them like this, just the right moment.
human
What is this about your husband’s going to Labrador to-morrow?
gpt
He is going to-night. The salmon are doing something or other.
human
Deserted Gaspé, has he?
gpt
Temporarily, said Imogene, pausing to give an order to a butler. Robert waited a moment for her attention.
human
I brought the doctor, he explained,
gpt
And now, echoed Imogene,