human
I suppose I am not an affectionate man, Caroline. The attachment of a very few suffices me.
gpt
If you please, Robert, will you mend me a pen or two before you go?
human
First let me rule your book, for you always contrive to draw the lines aslant. There now. And now for the pens. You like a fine one, I think?
gpt
Such as you generally make for me and Hortense; not your own broad points.
human
If I were of Louis's calling I might stay at home and dedicate this morning to you and your studies, whereas I must spend it in Skyes's wool-warehouse.
gpt
You will be making money.
human
More likely losing it.
gpt
There, Fred is ready for me; I must go. I'll take one look to see what the spring has done in the south border, too, first.