human
I hate Mr. Bragg.
gpt
Hush, hush! That will never do! said May.
human
Little boys musn't hate anybody. Besides, Mr. Bragg is a very good, kind man. Why should you dislike him?
gpt
Because he's going to take you away,
human
Nonsense! I dare say Mr. Bragg will not ask to see me at all. And if he does, I shall not be away above a few minutes.
gpt
Shan't you?
human
Of course not! What have you got into your head?
gpt
Yesterday, when they didn't think I was listening, I heard Smithson say to Cécile----
human
Hush, Harold! You know I never allow you to repeat the tittle-tattle of the nursery. And I am shocked to hear that you listened to what was not intended for your ears. That is not like a gentleman. You know we agreed that you are to be a real gentleman when you grow up--that is, a man of honour.
gpt
I am glad you did not.
human
No, _I_ didn't listen, Cousin May. I was in Cyril's room. Cyril gave me a long, long piece of string;--ever so long!
gpt
Your virtue is not of a difficult kind, Master Willy! You never do any mischief that is quite out of your reach. Then, seeing that Harold looked still crest-fallen, she kissed his forehead, and said kindly,
human
And Harold will not listen again. He did not remember that it is dishonourable.
gpt
I say, Cousin May, I mean to marry you when I grow up.
human
And so do I!
gpt
Very well. But I couldn't think of marrying any one who did not know his French verbs. So you had better learn that one at once.
human
No; you wouldn't marry any one who didn't know French, would you?
gpt
And _I_ know F'ench!
human
There now, be quiet, both of you, and let me finish my letter,