human
Shall I go back to Shaylor's Patch to-night? It was a very tempting idea. She got up, almost determined; she would find sympathy there; even the tears might come. She was on the point of making for her bedroom, to put on her hat and jacket again, when another ring came at the bell. A moment later she heard a cheery voice asking,
gpt
Mrs. Ledstone at home?
human
But I'm not Mrs. Ledstone any more. Nor Mrs. Maxon! I don't see that I'm anybody.
gpt
Mr. Purnett, mum. Ye'll find the whisky in the usual place, sor, and the soda.
human
I thought you'd be back, Mrs. Ledstone. Where's Godfrey? I've a free night, and I want you and him to come and dine and go to a Hall. Don't say no, now! I'm so lonely! Don't mind this cigar, do you, Mrs. Ledstone?