human
You did not tell me, said Page,
gpt
Haven’t we finished yet with the sins of smokers?
human
I don’t know. Perhaps we have. Were you going to say that you believed Jack would give up the habit at the request of the woman he loved?
gpt
I was going to say that he would promise to. Yes, I am quite sure what Jack would do, for I have known men of his kind to do the same thing. His fiancée—I, for example
human
No, say your sister; although he is not at all her kind.
gpt
Why, what is the matter with poor Jack, Mr. Page? asked Clover rather resentfully.
human
In what category do you place him, pray?
gpt
I place him high enough, returned Gorham hastily.
human
I only refer to a woman’s fancy, and I have an idea that Miss Bryant would prefer a more sober, studious man.
gpt
Why, I can’t imagine what makes you think that!
human
It doesn’t matter, said Page.
gpt
It can’t hurt her at all for us to engage her to him for a few minutes. You are not going to say that Jack would make a promise and break it? If you think that, you rate him lower than I do.