human
The finest book I've read for years, he declared.
gpt
Magnificent piece of work.
human
Walter's quite mad about it, his wife put in, leaning forward and making motions with her hand and throat like those of a sunning pigeon.
gpt
He dined with us last night--Mr. Collier--and he's an extraordinary creature. Never touched a drug in his life, yet he knows all about it--and as for the other things----
human
Now, Clara, he said,
gpt
No, I haven't very much time for reading. I've just read 'The Rosary.' What a delightful book it is!
human
Never mind, darling, you shan't be teased, and you mustn't read 'Reek.' I shouldn't dream of allowing you to.
gpt
No, darling, he agreed,
human
I can't have you reading such books. It would ruin your style. I'm sure Mr. Wick agrees with me, don't you, Mr. Wick? Mr. Wick is a great admirer of your books,
gpt
I'm only a business man, Mr. Walbridge, and know nothing at all about literature, but I know this much--I bet the chap who wrote 'Reek' would give his eye-tooth to have Mrs. Walbridge's sales!
human
Darling mum, and, stimulated by his success, Mr. Wick ended the conversation by saying firmly, as Mrs. Walbridge caught the eye of the pearl lady:
gpt
Filthy book, anyhow; not fit to be read by ladies----