human
Claudie! Why, what are you doing?
gpt
Nothing,
human
But the window! Aren't you catching cold?
gpt
I believe you were listening to 'New York'!
human
I was.
gpt
Listening for the verdict? she said.
human
Trying to divine what it will be?
gpt
Something like that, perhaps.
human
There is still a good deal of the child in you, Claude,
gpt
Is there? Too much perhaps,
human
What's the matter? Are you feeling depressed?
gpt
Are you doubtful, anxious to-night?
human
Well, this is rather an anxious time. The strain is strong.
gpt
But you are strong, too!
human
I!
gpt
Yes, I think you are. I know you are.
human
You have very little reason for knowing such a thing,
gpt
You mean? --she was looking at him almost furtively.
human
Whatever you mean, she concluded,
gpt
I can't help it! I think you are. Or perhaps I really mean that I think you would be.
human
Would be! When?
gpt
Oh! I don't know! In a great moment, a terrible moment perhaps!
human
Talking of the verdict, she said presently, glancing toward the still open window,
gpt
Yes. We decided on it this evening at the theater.
human
When is it to be?
gpt
Next Friday night. There's no performance that night. We begin at six. I daresay we shall get through about six the next morning.
human
Friday! Have you--I mean, are you going to ask Mrs. Shiffney?