human
Not without neglecting some work which I ought to do to-day,
gpt
I think you care more for your work sometimes than you do for me. There was a little quaver in her voice as she spoke.
human
And I wish you'd stop behaving as if I were your daughter. I don't know what ails you this morning; but if you go on this way I shall call you Professor Silex all the time. How would you like that?
gpt
I should not like it at all, as you know very well. But I must go now, or I shall be late for my class. Good-by, dear child.
human
No!--on my lips. And, pressing an eager kiss upon his mouth, she added,
gpt
There! that is a sealing, a fresh sealing, of our engagement; and I wish--oh, how I wish!--that we were to be married to-morrow--to-day!
human
But I thought the wedding-gown was still to make? Good-by. I will come early this evening and hear all about the enchanted island.