human
Look over these, says Mr. Wilmarth.
gpt
They do not quite suit me. See if you can suggest anything. These Japanese designs admit of endless variation.
human
For I never make such unconscionable calls,
gpt
It has been extremely pleasant to me, Mr. Wilmarth replies, in a tone of grave compliment.
human
I am so much alone. I miss your father more than any of you would suspect, I dare say. We used to consult together so much, and he was in and out a dozen times a day.
gpt
But everything goes on _well_?
human
Yes, if by that you mean prosperously. We are on the high road to fortune, and he laughs disagreeably.
gpt
I only wish your father were alive to enjoy it. It has been a hard pull for the last two years.
human
Poor papa! Marcia gives a pathetic little sniff.
gpt
But then it is something to have gained a success!
human
Yes, when one has friends or relatives to enjoy it. I sometimes wonder why _I_ go on struggling for wealth, to leave it to some charity at the last.
gpt
Have you really no one?
human
Not a living soul to take a kindly interest in me, he answers, in a bitter fashion.
gpt
All my kith and kin, and they were not many, died years ago. If I had been attractive to women's eyes----
human
I _must_ go, she again declares, reluctantly.
gpt
Poor Dolly will be tired to death standing.
human
Take these with you, and I shall be sure of another visit,