human
You can't go in--like that,
gpt
What do you mean?
human
Well, you know--anybody could see---- he stammered,
gpt
I don't see what reason you have for saying that,
human
Oh, it isn't your clothes. They're all right. You look out o' sight! But--but--well, a girl is different. It's not altogether a matter of looks. I mean the charm of a girl sticks out all over you.
gpt
I'm not going through the lobby, she said abruptly,
human
I'm not altogether a fool! she presently burst out sorely.
gpt
I didn't venture out until long after dark. And I kept away from all brilliantly lighted places. Nobody found me out but you.
human
That's all right, said Greg.
gpt
But suppose--well, suppose I hadn't been, well--decent.
human
I would have known exactly what to do! she said with an intimidating air that made him smile broadly.
gpt
But I knew you were the instant I looked at you,
human
Thanks,
gpt
I don't see how you could have guessed! she went on.
human
At home when we have theatricals everybody says I make a perfectly dandy boy!
gpt
That's different,
human
What must you think of me!
gpt
Nothing but what is good, he said quickly.
human
I would be a fool if I thought otherwise. I was only anxious for you because I supposed you did not know the risks you ran.
gpt
I knew, she said.
human
I armed myself.
gpt
It seemed necessary for me to do it, she explained further,