human
I realized that both she and her friend were either too desperately hard up to engage that room or else they were particularly anxious to do it in some one else's name. That was quite enough for me. I engaged the room.
gpt
You, at any rate, I remarked,
human
Paul, Mr. Bundercombe continued,
gpt
I am playing a part. I am playing the part of a silly old fool. It isn't easy sometimes, but I am keeping it up. I spend a good part of my time in that beastly little parlor, having my nails done over and over again. The girl is bored to death; and I--though I flatter myself I don't show it--I guess I'm bored to death too. I've kept it up all right until now and the job comes off to-morrow. Miss Blanche is convinced that my interest in her is sentimental and she has occasionally not been quite so careful as she might have been. I have picked up here and there certain small details that enable me to form a very fair idea as to the nature of this venture in which I was invited to participate. The last few days I have been hesitating whether I should take you into my confidence or not. As it happens you have forced it. Have you anything particular to do to-morrow?
human
Nothing very much until the late afternoon, when I go down to the House,
gpt
Then to-morrow you shall see the end of this thing with me, Mr. Bundercombe promised.
human
If luck goes our way you will find we shall have quite a pleasant few minutes.
gpt
I think it's all right,
human
I am so glad, she replied.
gpt
And, Paul, hadn't you better drop dad a hint that Mrs. Bundercombe will be home to-morrow? I think he'd better have the shine taken off his nails!