human
Thank you, Mr. de Brabazon, but my engagements this morning will hardly permit me to accept your escort,
gpt
I suppose that means that you are going shopping; but I don't mind it, I assure you, and I will carry your bundles,
human
That would never do. What! the fashionable Mr. de Brabazon carrying bundles? You would lose your social status.
gpt
I don't mind, Miss Florence, as long as you give me--aw--an approving smile.
human
I will give it now, as I bid you good-morning.
gpt
May I--aw--have the pleasure of calling upon you to-morrow evening, Miss Linden?
human
It is evident that you have not heard that I am no longer residing with my uncle.
gpt
No, I had not heard. May I ask--aw--where you are wesiding?
human
With friends, answered Florence, briefly.
gpt
As you are a friend and will be likely to hear it, I may as well mention that my uncle is displeased with me, and has practically disowned me.
human
Then, Miss Florence, said Mr. de Brabazon, eagerly,
gpt
I appreciate your devotion, I do, indeed, Mr. de Brabazon, said Florence, earnestly;
human
I don't mind that, said Percy,
gpt
I am afraid I cannot, Mr. de Brabazon, but if you will allow me to look upon you as a friend, I will call upon you if I have need of a friend's services.
human
Will you, weally?
gpt
Yes, there is my hand on it. I ought to tell you that I must now earn my own living, and am to give lessons to a young pupil in West ---- Street, three hours daily.
human
You don't mean to say you are actually poor?
gpt
Yes, indeed, I am.
human
Then, won't you let me lend you some money? I've got more than I need, I have, 'pon my honor.
gpt
Thank you, I promise to call upon you if I need it.
human
Would you mind telling me where you are going to teach, Miss Florence?