human
How long is it, he said in his suave, modulated voice,
gpt
More, I said,
human
Well. Now that we are in the same city, I trust we will see each other more frequently. You were in Europe when we arrived. I wasn’t quite sure whether you were back yet or not. But I came in on the chance—I got your address from your publishers —he made a congratulatory bow—
gpt
Nina, Norman interrupted,
human
Ah. You cannot dodge your responsibilities that way, Mr. Benson, Oliver remarked, with rather heavy playfulness.
gpt
You have been a most effective chorus. Of course, Arnold, —he turned to me—
human
Oh, no, he said.
gpt
We’re very much obliged to you. But Nina and I never go out in society, —as Oliver looked a bit taken aback, Norman went on to explain.
human
You see our marriage was—well—picturesque. I’ve forgotten the date, but you can find the details in the files of any of our newspapers. Fortunately, my wife has no social ambitions, so we don’t have to risk embarrassing people who are kind enough to invite us.
gpt
Being a stranger to the city, he said,
human
I am of course ignorant of the matter to which you refer but —he gracefully took Nina’s hand—
gpt
I am quite sure that Mrs. Benson would honor any society. However if it would expose you to any embarrassment, I cannot, of course, insist.