human
Twice round the world since you were last in Boston? How interesting! Then, as if she had said enough for courtesy, she continued across the lights and flowers to Mrs. Fane:
gpt
Drusilla, did you know Colonel Ashley had declined that post at Gibraltar? I'm so glad. I should hate the Gib.
human
The Gib wouldn't hate you, Mrs. Fane assured her.
gpt
You'd have a heavenly time there. Rupert Ashley is deep in the graces of old Bannockburn, who's in command. He's not a bad old sort, old Ban isn't, though he's a bit of a martinet. Lady Ban is awful--a bounder in petticoats. She looks like that.
human
Henry Guion had something on his mind,
gpt
And what does Colonel Ashley look like, Drucie?
human
Like that,