human
Who brought it?
gpt
I sent for it, explained Harboro.
human
I knew you'd want it the first thing.
gpt
You didn't go to the house?
human
Oh, no. I sent the expressman to the house and instructed him to ask for your things. I suppose he met your father. It's all right.
gpt
Do you always do things--that way?
human
If I were you I'd take off that--harness, he said.
gpt
It makes you look like a picture--or a sacrifice. Do you know the old Aztec legends? It would be nicer for you to look just like a little woman now. Put on one of the dresses you wore when we walked together. How does that strike you?
human
Well, I will. She looked after him as if she were a little bewildered as he turned away, and closed the door. She heard him call back:
gpt
I'll see if there's anything I can do for Antonia. Supper will be ready when you come down.