human
I'm afraid I startled you? May I sit down here? Winnie Maxon told me who you were, and you've been talking to her, haven't you? Mrs. Lenoir's amused expression left no doubt that she was aware of the subject of the conversation.
gpt
Oh, she only just mentioned that you were a friend of Mr. Maxon's, she added.
human
She didn't betray your confidences.
gpt
I really don't think I made any, smiled Lady Rosaline.
human
But Mr. Maxon is a friend of mine. Oh, do let me settle that cushion comfortably for you. You're not feeling very well this morning, Mrs. Maxon told me.
gpt
I feel better now, said Mrs. Lenoir, graciously accepting the proffered service.
human
And the day's so beautiful that I thought I'd come out. But I didn't mean to make you jump, Lady Rosaline.
gpt
I don't know Mr. Maxon myself,
human
I like him very much.
gpt
Yes?
human
Of course, you've heard her side of the story.
gpt
I have, said Mrs. Lenoir.
human
Or as much of it as she'd tell me.
gpt
Of course, we who are his friends think that all might have gone well with a little more wisdom on her part.
human
Oh, perhaps!