human
Of course, George may have some explanation of what happened last night, she went on, speaking rapidly.
gpt
If he has, I think it would be only fair that he should offer it to me. I took for granted he would do so this morning as soon as we met; or that he would send you to me, Rhoda, to explain if he felt too awkward about speaking himself. But as you both are determined to ignore what happened, I am forced to speak. I dare say it would be much more convenient to you, knowing you have made a mistake, to pass the whole thing over in silence. But I really cannot consent to that. If Mr. Iglesias meant nothing all along, then I think he has behaved disgracefully. If he did mean something at first, and then --the speaker gasped--
human
He did refuse, George Lovegrove faltered. This was really dreadful, far worse than anything he had anticipated--and he had not a notion what it was safe to say.
gpt
I do wish females' minds were a little less ingenious, he commented to himself.
human
They see such a lot which would never have entered my head, for instance.
gpt
Still, Mr. Iglesias came,
human
Yes, I over-persuaded him. He was very unwilling, very so indeed, saying that staying out was altogether foreign to his practice. But I pointed out to him that you and the wife might feel rather mortified if he omitted to come, having taken such an interest in his illness and--
gpt
If you made use of my name, George, you took a great liberty.
human
I am very distressed to hear you say that, Serena. Both the wife and I certainly supposed you wished him to come.