human
Well, ma mie, and what is it? asked Harriet, as Margaret came hastily into her room while she was dressing for the ball.
gpt
Anything gone wrong with the blush roses.
human
I am come about some blush roses, said Margaret, holding out a beautiful bouquet.
gpt
I do not know how it is, Harriet, but I found these on my toilet when I went up to dress.
human
And who do you think gave me these carnations, asked Harriet, pointing to a splendid cluster of those flowers placed in a glass vase.
gpt
The fairies have matched our trimmings, that is all, Margaret. Blush roses for you--carnations for me.
human
No, but is it your doing, Harriet?
gpt
Faith, no; said Harriet laughing,
human
Harriet! do not accuse me.
gpt
I do not know who would think me worth a bouquet, said Harriet, going composedly on with her toilet;
human
But it is so very disagreeable, said Margaret,
gpt
Nonsense, child, it is quite proper--flowers, you know; if it were jewels it would be quite another thing. I dare say, after all, it comes from George Gage; eh! Charlotte?
human
La, Miss Conway! how you do startle one.
gpt
Yes, he bribed you to place these two nosegays on our tables.
human
Well, Miss Conway, it is no use denying anything to you.
gpt
There, Margaret, now your mind is at rest, go back and dress. What splendid hair you have, child.
human
Do be civil to Mr. Gage, to-night.
gpt
Why, so I am always, am I not? said Harriet,
human
Oh! not to-day at dinner.
gpt
I am sure I said nothing,
human
No, it was your manner.
gpt
Well, he was rude too, returned Harriet,
human
Because, said Margaret,
gpt
He had no business to take it for granted, was Harriet's perverse reply;
human
Engaged, Mr. Gage.