human
I say, little one, exclaimed Harriet, as Margaret entered the Oratory to breakfast the next morning,
gpt
Will you go fishing with us to day, to Tynebrook?
human
With you--to Tynebrook, Harriet?
gpt
Yes; did you never hear of such a place? Perhaps, you don't know that I saw Mr. Haveloc last night, and made a fishing party for the ladies?
human
Last night, Harriet!
gpt
Yes, child, returned Harriet.
human
I suppose you think nobody can have interviews with a gentleman but yourself.
gpt
How you love to torment Miss Capel; said Mr. Gage, who was in the room.
human
I wonder she ever comes near you.
gpt
I never saw anything like your cheeks, child,
human
Do have a little mercy, Harriet, said poor Margaret.
gpt
I cannot tell what you mean.
human
I mean nothing more or less than this. You are to come with me to Tynebrook this morning, to learn how to angle; who knows what you may catch? I told Mr. Haveloc I should bring you, and he could not prevent me, though he seemed very much averse to your company.
gpt
So here you are, slugs, who gave you leave to come and breakfast here this morning?
human
It is so dull, alone,
gpt
Where is your book, Sir? Have you learned that scene through? I have a great mind to hear you say it before I give you any coffee.
human
I can't, Harriet,
gpt
Can't--what? Good gracious, that I should live to hear anybody say they can't!
human
I can't learn it; nor could you, if-- (here he stopped and took breath,)
gpt
If that is not a sufficient reason, said Mr. Gage, laughing,
human
I never heard one.
gpt
He does not know the English of it! she exclaimed at last;
human
Oh! Haveloc _must_ take it now, said Mr. Gage,
gpt
Will you try to persuade him, Margaret?
human
It is a mere idle excuse, exclaimed Harriet after a pause,
gpt
I am sure, by the way he read that long scene with Camille, that he understood it.
human
I know the meaning of part, but I cannot make it all out,
gpt
Then I will translate it for you. You give me an infinite deal of trouble, but I console myself by thinking how remarkably well you will look.