human
I wonder if you can be Gorham,
gpt
I am,
human
I know a lot about you,
gpt
That is unfair, he returned,
human
Very likely. Your sister only came to Pearfield three weeks ago.
gpt
Pearfield? Have you been at Pearfield? How strange!
human
Oh, it is very simple. My sister’s husband was not well,—he was all tired out with the Fair business, and one thing and another, and the doctor frightened him into thinking he must have absolute rest; so he bethought him of this little village and Aunt Love. Of course you know Aunt Love? She is one of your stanchest admirers. I am not at all sure that when you take your hat off I shan’t see a little halo clinging to your locks.
gpt
Oh, come now. That is too bad.
human
Well, we went there the middle of June, and we have been there ever since. Three weeks ago, as I said, your sister came up—or your sister-in-law, isn’t she?
gpt
Yes, but all the sister I have, so I claim her.
human
I should think you would. She is lovely. She and Blitzen have been the bright spots in my summer.
gpt
Oh, of course, Blitzen. I had forgotten him.
human
He is delightful. So sympathetic! Our temperaments are just alike.