human
The rent,
gpt
Well?
human
Well! She found that she had very little to say and that little did not come readily.
gpt
It is nice to get into a chair that is comfortable without swallowing you whole--as if it would never give you up. She patted an arm of the chair nervously.
human
I like these low arms.
gpt
Yes, said Fox,
human
he added, in a low voice.
gpt
I can be attending to my work, and you could begin whenever you were ready, or I will give my undivided attention now.
human
Have you got work, Sally began hastily,
gpt
Oh, there's no hurry about it. And Fox smiled quietly.
human
But there's enough to do. Routine, mostly.
gpt
Could you do it with me here? Wouldn't you--
human
Couldn't I! Fox smiled again.
gpt
It adds a great deal to my peace of mind to have you in the same room with me, even when you aren't saying anything. And peace of mind, Sally, is--
human
Yes, I know, said Sally, interrupting.
gpt
Well, let's try it. You go to your desk and work and I'll sit here and rest. And when the spirit moves me I'll speak.