human
I think I am nervous, to-night, she said, with an odd little laugh.
gpt
I have been feeling, all day long, as if things were going to happen.
human
Things generally do happen,
gpt
Yes; but something unusual, something uncanny.
human
I thought you derided presentiments, Beatrix.
gpt
I do, she said, after a pause.
human
I know it is foolish, and I am ashamed of myself; but I dread this recital, to-night, and I dread that hateful Lloyd Avalons supper after it. Let's not go, Sidney.
gpt
Oh, but we must. Why not?
human
They are such impossible people.
gpt
I know; but everyone will understand that it is on Thayer's account that we go, Beatrix. And he made such a point of it.
human
If we must--But I dread it. Do keep Mr. Avalons away from me, then.