human
Who is that, Miles?
gpt
Why, that's my comrade, chum, and friend, whom I have so often written about, Willie Armstrong. Come. I will introduce you.
human
Oh! how selfish of me! cried the widow, starting forward and not waiting for the introduction;
gpt
Mr Armstrong--I'm _so_ sorry; forgive me! I promised to let you know that your wife waits to meet you at the Soldiers' Institute.
human
She is not ill, is she?
gpt
No, no, _quite_ well, said Mrs Milton, with a peculiar smile;
human
Pray make no apology, madam, interrupted Armstrong.
gpt
I'm so thankful that all is well. I had begun to fear that something must be wrong, for my Emmy _never_ disappoints me. If she thinks it wiser not to meet on the jetty, it _is_ wiser!
human
There he is! Och, it's himsilf--the darlint!