human
I fear that I shall not be able to attend that entertainment which the sophomores are giving us.
gpt
I would like to know why?
human
We shall have to wear some sort of evening dress, I suppose, and the only thing that I have is my white.
gpt
That would be just the thing,
human
It's not very elegant, but it would do, only I have not got it. I sent it to Mrs. O'Flaherty three weeks ago to be laundered, and it hasn't been sent back yet.
gpt
Write to her.
human
I have. I've sent her a dozen missives. But she does not answer.
gpt
Go and see her.
human
She lives too far away.
gpt
Then try one more note; make it pathetic and appealing and stern and threatening all in one. That will surely bring the dress.
human
Very well, I will.