human
Yes, said Hilda.
gpt
I’ve called there this morning.
human
And what’s she doing with Minnie?
gpt
We’ve settled all that, said Hilda proudly. Edwin had told her in detail the whole story of Minnie, and she had behaved exactly as he had anticipated. Her championship of Minnie had been as passionate as her ruthless verdict upon Minnie’s dead mistress.
human
The girl’s aunt was there when I called. We’ve settled she is to go to Stone, and Maggie and I shall do something for her, and when it’s all over I may take her on as housemaid. Maggie says she probably wouldn’t make a bad housemaid. Anyhow it’s all arranged for the present.
gpt
Then Maggie’ll be without a servant?
human
No, she won’t. We shall manage that. Besides, I suppose Maggie won’t stay on in that house all by herself for ever! ... It’s just the right size, I see.
gpt
Just!
human
Leave absolutely to me everything in my department, and see how smooth your life will be!
gpt
Poor boy! He can’t bring himself to pay compliments; that’s it. But his eyes are full of delicious compliments.