human
Now she will come, I fervently hope, said Mrs. Dale, impatiently;
gpt
Your words, Mrs. Dale, give me an idea; I wonder if he would pose as 'Pooh Bah,' and pocket an insult, in the shape of a bribe, to give our dear friend her freedom.
human
Yes; I do believe he would, she answers, eagerly;
gpt
I wonder we have not thought of that before.
human
But how can we work it; I cannot appear, though my bank notes are at his service; I wonder if your very philanthropic husband would undertake the delicate mission?
gpt
Indeed, he would; he just loves making rough places smooth for people.
human
It is very good of him, he said, gratefully.
gpt
I fear this girl, Hill, is as slippery as Cobbe himself; you had better return to the house, and I shall go to her address, Seaton street; and if I do not find her, shall see if I can elicit any item of importance from others in the house.
human
But you will wish to come in and tell Elaine good-night first; you will not sleep otherwise,
gpt
You are right; but I must practise self-denial; indeed, it is my life just now, and endeavor to earn a blissful reward by gaining her release from Mr. Cobbe. Did you ever see such a contrast in faces and expression as that vixen, Cole's wife, presented, compared to our dear Elaine?
human
No; unless it was myself, which of course you did not see, she said, saucily;
gpt
Central. Girls whispering,
human
He has missed the ring in his Shrove Tuesday pancakes this evening, getting only the button. What a pity, for he would be handsome if he would only see us.