human
Then you are going away?
gpt
Yes, he said.
human
To the Pacific slope of North America. He was just suggesting that we should come, too.
gpt
Well?
human
I told him it couldn't be thought of. For one thing, it would cost a good deal of money.
gpt
I'm afraid Tom is right--though I wish you could come, he said.
human
When I mentioned it I didn't remember that he isn't very strong and that it must be a very rough country for an Englishwoman. You wouldn't care to live in a log hut forty miles from anywhere, Hetty?
gpt
No, I suppose not; but as I shall never get the chance, that doesn't matter. Well, I think you are wise to go. There are already more of us here than there seems to be any use for.
human
It is getting late, Tom, she said.
gpt
You are both going to the demonstration to-morrow?