human
Then if I offered myself as a suitor for Evelyn, you would not think me presumptuous?
gpt
No; I can't see why I should do so. You are in a position to maintain a wife in comfort, and I don't think anybody could take exception to your character. He paused a moment.
human
I suppose you have some idea of how Evelyn regards you?
gpt
Not the faintest. That's the trouble.
human
Would you like Mrs. Chisholm or myself to mention the matter?
gpt
No, answered Vane decidedly.
human
In fact, I must ask you not to do anything of the kind. I only wished to make sure of your good will, and now that I'm satisfied on that point, I'd rather wait and speak--when it seems judicious.
gpt
I dare say that would be wisest. There is nothing to be gained by being precipitate.