human
Well, upon my word, Mr. Garnet, if this is not as good as a farce; here we are, staring at each other, as if for a wager, and looking as savage as a couple of uncivilized tigers. I dare say, it would be a very nice way to pass time on an ordinary occasion; but as it's drawing near dinner-time, and I have a powerful appetite of my own, you'll excuse me for bidding you a heartrending adieu, and tearing myself away. If you have anything more to say, I'll come back, after dinner, and stand it like a martyr.
gpt
Not so fast, Miss Petronilla Lawless! said Garnet, grasping her by the arm, his sallow face fairly livid with rage;
human
Well, now, I declare, said Pet,
gpt
Laugh, girl! he said, hoarsely,
human
Why, you horrid old fright! exclaimed Pet, with flashing eyes, _
gpt
I_ sue to you, indeed! I guess not, my good teacher! How dare you threaten me, sir, your master's daughter! Upon my word and honor, Mr. Rozzel Garnet, I have the best mind ever was to have you horsewhipped out of the house by my servants. A pretty chivalrous gentleman you are, to stand up there and talk to a lady like this! I declare to goodness! if I hadn't the temper of an angel, I wouldn't stand it!
human
Let me go, said Pet, jerking herself first one way, and then another, to free herself from his tenacious grasp.
gpt
I vow I'll go and tell papa every blessed word of this, and if you stay another night under the same roof with me, my name's not Petronilla. Take your claw from my arm, will you? and let me go!
human
Spit and snarl, my little kitten, he said mockingly;