human
Well, Mrs. Gage, you took your time this morning, she said;
gpt
It is very well it has turned out so tolerably, said she;
human
But you are quite happy, Harriet?
gpt
Yes; pretty comfortable. George really did take a house for me--a very pretty house. So that when he is obliged to leave Dublin, I shall let him go, and remain behind; for I like the society very much.
human
How independently she talks,
gpt
George has so many faults, pursued Harriet;
human
I fancy sometimes he must be jealous. If you knew the trouble I had to get any of his brother officers introduced to me. I only know two--such sweet young men! One of them plays the cornopean admirably, and the other makes the most excellent toffy.
gpt
Might I ask what toffy is?
human
It is made, my love, by boiling treacle and sugar,
gpt
Oh, and lemon-peel!
human
No; almonds, replied Harriet;
gpt
Very much! I am truly attached to her,
human
I am glad of it. No doubt she is a delightful person, said Harriet.
gpt
But you are not going to be an old maid. I have my wits about me; and I will take any bet that any body pleases to offer, you don't go back single. Everard Gage comes here this very day, does not he, Lucy?
human
Yes; but Everard--
gpt
I know he will be as hard to rouse as a polar bear, said Harriet;
human
But pray, Harriet, not for me, said Margaret.
gpt
Do not disturb Mr. Everard's tranquillity on my account.
human
The best match decidedly about this neighbourhood is Mr. Haveloc, of Tynebrook, said Lady Raymond, laughing.
gpt
I strongly recommend him to Miss Capel's notice; and though he is at present in London, he is soon expected to return. Lord Raymond likes him extremely.
human
Didn't I meet him at Chirke Weston, Margaret?
gpt
I think you did,
human
Ay! you were too young then, or else it was really much neglect on your part--staying in the very house, said Harriet.
gpt
You will have it all to begin again.