human
Jerry!
gpt
Don't let me interrupt you, pray. Good-afternoon, Mr. Christiansen.
human
But the tea isn't over?
gpt
Naturally. It is after seven.
human
I had no idea it was so late, said Christiansen, rising.
gpt
Have I kept you from some social duty, Mrs. Paxton?
human
No doubt she was glad of an excuse,
gpt
Miss Morton had a tea to exhibit Jerry's portrait. It was dreadful of me to forget,
human
The fault is entirely mine, the apologies must be mine, Mr. Paxton. I have kept your wife so besieged by my talk that she has had no chance to escape.
gpt
No matter at all, I assure you,
human
You must believe that I intended to come, Jerry. You see I am dressed for it.
gpt
It was a trifle embarrassing when everybody asked for you.
human
I am so sorry.
gpt
You may not be interested in my work, or my friends, but, as my wife, you certainly must show them some respect,
human
I hope I have shown them every respect,
gpt
Not at all. You've run away every time a sitter has appeared in this studio, and now you have deliberately insulted Miss Morton.
human
Oh, Jerry, that's not fair. It was an accident.
gpt
There she is now. What do you expect me to tell her?
human
Whatever you like. I should tell her the truth.