human
A widower, quoth she,
gpt
Some among them have not yet glanced askance at you,
human
Do you mean those suckling babes in the orchard yonder? Oh, la! When the Major leaves, I shall choose the likeliest among 'em to amuse me. Not that I would cross Penelope, she added gaily,
gpt
What!
human
Why, it is true enough, remarked Lady Johnson.
gpt
Yonder child has no experience, and is too tender at heart to resent a gallantry over-bold. Which is why I keep my eye upon these youngsters that they make not a fool of a girl who is easily confused by flattery, and who remains silent when dusk and the fleeting moment offer opportunities to impudent young men, which they seldom fail to embrace.
human
And seldom fail to embrace the lady, also, added Claudia, laughing.
gpt
I saw that ensign, Dudley, kiss her behind the lilacs, added Lady Johnson,
human
Penelope Grant appears to find their company agreeable,
gpt
Penelope likes men,
human
Penelope is not too averse to a stolen kiss, I fear, said Claudia, smiling.
gpt
Lord! Nor is any pretty woman, if only she admit the truth! No! However, there is a certain shock in a kiss which silences maiden inexperience and sadly confuses the unaccustomed. Wait till the girl gains confidence to box some impertinent's ear!
human
Like flies around a sap-pan.