human
I hope I don't intrude?
gpt
I'll be reminded of you, if I'm ever in danger of forgetting.
human
We could almost start a system of communication--flag-wagging, or even wireless. Anything except thought-transference! I couldn't risk that with you--though you could with me quite safely.
gpt
Ah, you're always teasing me, Winnie.
human
You've not been nearly enthusiastic enough about the house, you know. Make an effort.
gpt
I'll be trying to say a few words on it after dinner. Will you be at dinner?
human
I shall. Tora has asked me, to entertain you.
gpt
You can do that--and more when you've the mind to it.
human
I must warn you at once that I take most of my meals, except breakfast, at the Patch--in brief intervals of relaxation from the Synopsis.
gpt
You'll be learning a lot of nonsense,
human
Oh, I don't need the Synopsis to learn that. Just talking to people is quite enough.
gpt
We won't have a telegraph; we'll have a telephone, Winnie. Then I'll hear your voice and admire your conversation.
human
And not see your face,
gpt
My chimneys are a pity, aren't they? They spoil the impression of solitude--of being alone with nature--don't they? But judging from Tora's voice--it sounds really aggrieved--I think it's time we went and umpired about the dustbin. When those two do quarrel, the contempt they express for one another's opinions is awful.
human
They really might see that there's something else the matter,