human
What is the difficulty?
gpt
I was explaining to Mr. Fleming how inhospitably we are forced to treat him, on account of that traitor Sanders.
human
I suppose there is something cold in the house.
gpt
Pudding, perhaps, said his wife hopelessly.
human
It is most unlucky.
gpt
My dear, surely there must be something cold that isn't pudding.
human
I fear, very little; but I will go and see the cook, though, alas! she is not easy to inspire as regards her particular business. She is extremely entertaining as a conversationalist, but I think she was meant for society rather than the kitchen. I am sure society would be more diverting if she were in it.
gpt
By the way, I suppose Sapphira has----
human
Do try and cure yourself of the habit of calling the girl by that absurd name, Hadria.
gpt
Oh, yes; but the name is so descriptive. She has told you of Miss Du Prel's arrival?
human
She has told me nothing of the sort.