human
We know what brings you here,
gpt
I came on purpose to see you.
human
I'm sure, Lord Nidderdale, you didn't expect to find me here.
gpt
Lord bless you, I knew all about it, and came on purpose. It's a great institution; isn't it?
human
It's an institution you mean to belong to,--permanently.
gpt
No, indeed. I did have thoughts about it as fellows do when they talk of going into the army or to the bar; but I couldn't pass. That fellow there is the happy man. I shall go on coming here, because you're here. I don't think you'll like it a bit, you know.
human
I don't suppose I shall, Lord Nidderdale.
gpt
Papa is down-stairs in the book-room, she said.
human
Lord Alfred was told when he came that he was out. It was evident to Sir Felix that everything was prepared for him.
gpt
You go down, she continued,
human
Shall I come up again?
gpt
No; but leave a note for me here under cover to Madame Didon. Now Sir Felix was sufficiently at home in the house to know that Madame Didon was Madame Melmotte's own woman, commonly called Didon by the ladies of the family.
human
Or send it by post,--under cover to her. That will be better. Go at once, now.