human
I won't pretend, he said,
gpt
Really, she said.
human
And by what right do you do anything of the sort?
gpt
No right at all, he admitted.
human
Only it is much too late for you to be out alone. You have been to see your sister, of course. How is she?
gpt
My sister is quite well, thank you, she answered.
human
Would you mind calling that hansom for me?
gpt
You really couldn't ride in it, he said, deprecatingly.
human
The horse's knees are broken, and I am not sure that the man is sober. I would sooner see you in a 'bus again.
gpt
Do you mean to say that you have been here ever since I came?
human
I am afraid that I must confess it, he answered.
gpt
Idiotic, isn't it?
human
Absolutely, she agreed coldly.
gpt
I wish you would not do it.
human
Would not do what?
gpt
Well, follow buses from Russell Square to Hampstead.
human
I can assure you, he answered,
gpt
Well seriously?
human
Isn't it your own fault a little? Why do you not tell me your address, and allow me to call upon you.
gpt
Why should I? I have told you that I do not wish for acquaintances in London.
human
Perhaps not in a general way, he answered calmly.
gpt
You are quite right, I think. Only I am not an acquaintance at all. I am an old friend, and I declined to be shelved.
human
Would you mind telling me, Anna asked,
gpt
Well, he said slowly,
human
I had met you three times--before Drummond's dinner.
gpt
Oh, Drummond's dinner! she repeated.
human
You were there, were you?
gpt
Isn't that rather a strange question--under the circumstances?