human
You are cynical, he says, with a pleasant laugh.
gpt
You do not have enough fresh air.
human
But I see Laura. Then, after a pause,
gpt
Do not imagine I have the slightest objection. There will be only two of us left, and it does seem as if Marcia might pick up some one. Floyd----
human
Well,
gpt
Do you know anything about the business? Eugene is so--so unsatisfactory. Where is Laura going to get her money?
human
I shall attend to that. Gertrude, what has been said about affairs that makes you all so desponding?
gpt
Well, there has been no money, and Eugene cannot get any. And all you hear about is notes to pay.
human
My not being here has delayed the settlement, no doubt, he answers, cheerfully.
gpt
It will all come right.
human
You quite put courage into one. I suppose you always feel well and strong; you have grown handsome, Floyd, and there is nothing to make you desponding.
gpt
Yes, I am always well. Do you stay in-doors all the time and read? You must have a change, something to stir your nerves and brain, and infuse a new spirit in you.
human
I am too weak for exercise. Even carriage-riding tires me dreadfully. And my nerves cannot bear the least thing. I dread this wedding and all the tumult, only it will be excellent to have it finished up and off one's mind.
gpt
We are on a tour of discovery, says Floyd, rather gayly, as he moves forward.
human
The house seems quite new to me, and extremely interesting.
gpt
Oh, are you up here, Marcia?
human
Yes. Here is my eyrie, my den, my study, or whatever name fits it best. I have a fancy for being high up. Nothing disturbs me. I have never been able, though, to decide which I really liked best, this or the tower. Only here I have three connecting rooms. Cecil, you little darling, come and kiss me! Floyd, I must paint that heavenly child! I have been doing a little at portraits. I want to take some lessons as soon as the ships come in. I hope you have brought fair weather, and--is it a high tide that floats the barque in successfully?
gpt
Cecil's kisses do not seem to be very plentiful, he remarks.
human
But how quaint and pretty you are up here!