human
Well, what's the hurry? I had to see a man.
gpt
You knew I was waiting; you might have let him wait.
human
I might; but I didn't. Hello! what's wrong?
gpt
What do you mean--what's wrong?
human
You look--no offence intended--but you look as if you'd been up all night--a hot night too.
gpt
I have a headache, and waiting for you hasn't made it any better.
human
A headache? My mother used to have headaches, and, my word! when she had them didn't she use to make it warm for us. I used to say----
gpt
What did you use to say?
human
I used to say--again no offence intended--that I'd never marry a woman who had headaches.
gpt
I'm not subject to headaches--don't suppose it; I scarcely ever have them; in fact, I don't ever remember having had one before; only--I've been worried.
human
Have you? that's bad. Don't do it; be like me--don't let yourself be worried by anything. He took out his cigar and surveyed the ash.
gpt
I read somewhere the other day that it's worry makes people grow old before their time; I don't believe much I read, but I do believe that. No matter what goes wrong, don't worry, it will come right; that's my theory of life.
human
It's very easy to talk, it's harder to do. You don't seem very pleased to see me now that you have come.
gpt
Don't I? I am; I'm as pleased as Punch.
human
You don't show it.
gpt
How do you expect me to show it? By taking you in my arms and kissing you out here in broad daylight, with you don't know what eyes enjoying the fun? If you'll come over the stile into the wood you shall have all the kissing you want--before lunch.
human
I shall do nothing of the kind, and I expect you to do nothing of the kind, as you very well know; only---- She suddenly changed the subject.
gpt
Did you see Mr. Dawson yesterday, and arrange about the partnership?
human
I saw him, but I can't say I did much more than see him. He didn't seem to be so enthusiastic about the idea of having me for a partner as I expected, and--I can't say I'm very enthusiastic.
gpt
What do you mean? The other day you said it was just the thing you would like to be.
human
Yes, in a sense--in default of something better; but I don't want to be premature; since the other day something has occurred to me which may turn out to be better than a partnership with the venerable Mr. Dawson--who, between ourselves, is as supercilious an old beast as I ever want to meet--a good deal better.
gpt
What is it, Herbert?