human
I think it a shame that Eugene did not go to the Brades' last night; and her voice is thinner, sharper than usual, a sure sign of vexation.
gpt
They had counted on him for the German, and were awfully disappointed.
human
I did not want to go,
gpt
I don't see what that had to do with it,
human
Why, yes, he could have gone, she says, cheerfully.
gpt
I told him I did not mind staying alone. I do not understand Germans, and----
human
You could have looked on, interrupts Marcia.
gpt
It seems extremely disobliging to the Brades, when they have taken the pains to cultivate you.
human
I have never been in company without Mr. Grandon, Violet says, in a steady tone, though her cheeks are scarlet,
gpt
Admirable condescension! returns Marcia, angrily.
human
But possibly you may subject yourself quite as much to criticism by staying at home so closely with a young man. It is shameful how Eugene has gone on, hardly a day at the factory, and you two driving about and mooning on balconies and dawdling through the grounds. Very late admiration, too, on his part, when he would not take you in the first instance.
gpt
Would not take me in the first instance?
human
Exactly, snaps Marcia.
gpt
Perhaps you are not aware an offer of your hand and fortune was made to Eugene Grandon, _and_ declined. So you know now what his admiration is worth! He is ready to flirt with any---- silly girl, she means to say, but makes it more stinging--
human
I do not in the least understand you, Violet begins, with quiet dignity, though her voice has an unsteady sound.