human
Archie, she asked directly,
gpt
Yes, I know all about that--Emily told me that she often gets you to exercise Pegasus for her when she hasn't time. But why to-day particularly, when you knew I was coming?
human
Why, you see, I didn't think it would look well for us to be seen together just now--
gpt
Wouldn't look well!
human
Why, no, Joan. You've got a pretty good case of abandonment--I left the house first, you know--but if we were to be seen together the minute you get home, sort of friendly-like, it might get to the ears of the Judge and prejudice him. When the whole thing's settled, of course, then--
gpt
What do you mean, she interrupted,
human
You wouldn't care to bring suit on any other grounds, would you! he asked anxiously.
gpt
The fact is I'm afraid you couldn't, Joan. There _aren't_ any other grounds.
human
Oh, she said blankly.
gpt
I understand.... Well, my dear, I'm sorry you feel that you can't come and say at least hello to me--'sort of friendly-like.'
human
So am I,