human
Don't speak to me like that, Elaine; we love each other; and hang her for coming between us; come here, pet, and sit beside me; it is a treat to have you all to myself.
gpt
No; I am in no humor for a _tête-à-tête_; and the Dales may arrive at any moment.
human
Hang them; can't they go to a hotel; I dislike them; and surely you had enough of them, and that doleful Miss Crew, while Dale went north.
gpt
Tastes differ, Philip; I have a sincere friendship for them; as to their coming now, most of my little friends' wardrobe is----
human
What! a ring; that woman will be the death of me; I tremble now, once evening comes, at every peal of that bell.
gpt
Beg pardon, sir; a person--a--a lady, says she is waiting to speak to you, sir.
human
Go, Philip, quick, for heaven's sake; this is dreadful,
gpt
Mr. Blair,
human
Forget I am with you; don't try to speak yet, he said, kindly leading her to a seat;
gpt
he said, smiling, yet with a grave tenderness,