human
Great Scott, I thought she meant to spend the morning with us! Smith broke out, viciously.
gpt
I realize, now I've seen you together, that she's not--the ideal chaperon. But any port in a storm!
human
I thought you liked her,
gpt
So I do--within limits. At least I appreciate qualities that she has. But there are times--when a little of her goes a long way.
human
I'm afraid she realized that you weren't making her welcome, Annesley smiled.
gpt
You weren't very nice to her, were you?
human
I was as nice as she deserved,
gpt
But she was good to me last night!
human
She owes it to me to be good. It's a debt I expect her to pay, that's all, and I'm not sure she's paying it generously. You needn't be too grateful, dear.
gpt
Perhaps, as she's known you some time, she feels you're sacrificing yourself, Annesley defended the Countess.
human
I don't blame her!
gpt
She's sharp enough to see that I'm in great luck, said Smith.
human
But I suppose there's always a dash of the cat in a woman of her race. I hope there's no need to tell you that she has no right to be jealous. If she had, I wouldn't have put you within reach of her claws. There are assorted sizes and kinds of jealousy, though. Some women want all the lime-light and grudge sparing any for a younger and prettier girl.