human
Ah! my dearest, I am afraid you might be out I must hurry away at once; but I just called to say that I have had a telegram from Webster. You know how I have longed for you two to meet. Well, he is coming to town to-day, and I want to bring him here at three o'clock. You will be sure to be at home.
gpt
I am afraid I can't, John; I have an engagement.
human
Oh! but you must put it off, you really _must_ see Webster. He is my greatest friend, and is to be my best man. You really must, Lottie! and he telegraphs that he is coming up from Oxford on purpose.
gpt
I am ever so sorry. Could not you telegraph to him to put off his visit until to-morrow?
human
No, my dear; he has started before this.
gpt
I am very sorry; I am unfortunate,