human
What did you and Mr Dudley say about me the other morning?
gpt
About you? The other morning? We--we never spoke of you at all!
human
We have a great many interests in common. When we lived in town we belonged to the same societies, and worked for the same charities. It is interesting to remember old days, and tell each other the latest news we have heard about the work and its progress.
gpt
Then you knew him before he came here? He is not a new friend?
human
Oh, no--we have known him for years. It was father who got him his present position.
gpt
And you like him very much?
human
Yes, she said quietly.
gpt
Isn't it lovely to see the hedges covered with the wild roses? I think they are almost my favourite flower--so dainty and delicate.
human
Nasty, prickly things--I hate them!