human
I suppose that means that you're convinced of the equity of your cause?
gpt
I dare say I deserve the rebuke; but aren't you trying to switch me off the subject? Vane retorted with a laugh.
human
It's Celia Hartley that I want to talk about.
gpt
It was a happy thought of yours to give her hats and things to make; I'm ever so much obliged to you, he went on.
human
I felt that you could be trusted to think of the right thing. An ingenious idea of that kind would never have occurred to me.
gpt
It was very simple, she said sweetly.
human
I noticed a hat and dress of hers, which she admitted she had made. The girl has some talent; I'm only sorry I can't keep her busy.
gpt
Couldn't you give her an order for a dozen hats? I'd be glad to be responsible.
human
The difficulty would be the disposal of them. They would be of no use to you; and I couldn't allow you to present them to me.
gpt
I wish I could, Vane declared.
human
You certainly deserve them.