human
Oh! I see, Margaret, said Harriet, suddenly,
gpt
Never was anybody less shy,
human
He did look thunderstruck, to be sure, said Harriet.
gpt
Margaret, why did you not speak to him before?
human
I believe I am shy Harriet,
gpt
Do you think him handsome, Harriet?
human
Of course not, said Harriet,
gpt
I don't think that an objection, said Lucy.
human
I rather like that sort of expressive face. I fancy a painter would never be tired of watching him.
gpt
We must get him for Alphonse; said Harriet musing,
human
It was the heat, Harriet, indeed. Mrs. Fitzpatrick will tell you that I cannot bear hot weather,
gpt
Mrs. Fitzpatrick is not in the room, _ma mie_, said Harriet, taking a chair just opposite to Margaret.
human
I certainly never knew such a heroine as you are. Going down to dinner after an obstinate fainting fit; divinely dressed, and looking like a very pale angel. Now I have said a generous thing, because I see your white dress is more prettily made than mine; but I make a great exertion and forgive you.
gpt
Well now, Margaret, what was it? This is the second time of asking. Beware of the third.
human
I have told you, dear Harriet, said Margaret.
gpt
I was not well when I came. I felt wretchedly all yesterday, and Mrs. Fitzpatrick thought the journey had been too much for one day; she means to divide it when we go back.
human
When you go back! That will not be while I am here, I can tell you, said Harriet.
gpt
Oh! I do wish Margaret that you were married. I hate single women!
human
I really cannot help that, Harriet,
gpt
I told you all about my affair with George;
human
True, dear Harriet, but I was not a married woman!
gpt
If you think I should repeat anything to George, you are quite mistaken, said Harriet,
human
But, indeed, dear Harriet, I have no affairs to confide;
gpt
You cannot be in love with Mr. Haveloc;
human
In love with him--no!
gpt
Brava! you handsome little creature; cried Harriet catching her in her arms, and covering her with kisses,