human
So I was right, she murmured thoughtfully.
gpt
I had begun to think I was wrong.
human
Oh, dear, she cried,
gpt
That's the question; what about Miss Perkins? There _is_ something about her; some mystery, I mean. But never mind that now. The point is this. Grisel has practically refused to break off her engagement with me, so I shall just have to screw up my courage and break mine with her. A nasty job.
human
You must not mention Oliver to her. It would not be fair, because of Miss Perkins.
gpt
You don't mean to say that you still think that Wick cares a button about Dorothy Perkins or anyone else except Grisel?
human
But if he doesn't--oh, how dreadful it all is--why is he engaged to her?
gpt
That I don't know. I shall know by this time to-morrow. He looked at his watch.
human
It is only eleven now. I wonder, he went on slowly,
gpt
My head was so bad, she explained.
human
I have been brushing my hair.
gpt
Good, I am glad you have not gone to bed, darling, for John is still here and wants to see you in a little while.
human
Oh, mother, it's so late.
gpt
I know, dear, but he has had an important telegram, and wishes to speak to you about it. Oh, look, it has stopped raining, and the moon is coming out!
human
Grisel, darling, have you seen Miss Perkins yet?
gpt
No, but he--he showed me the ring he has got for her.
human
Yes, I saw it, too. I think that the girl who marries Oliver, the mother went on, pitifully conscious of the futility of searching for the most painless words,
gpt
You see, in Paris, and travelling with him, I--I have got to know him so well. He--he is a splendid fellow, Grisel, under all his nonsense.
human
I know, mother,