human
You haven't spared me much attention yet, she said.
gpt
How do you think I'm looking?
human
Now that I think of it, you're growing rather pretty; though that is what I expected.
gpt
I'm aware of it. Hilda made him the best curtsey that space allowed.
human
But don't you notice that I'm looking more mature and intellectual?
gpt
Steady! Wannop cautioned.
human
You nearly knocked the whip out of my hand. Keep that kind of thing for the ballroom--it's wasted on your brother.
gpt
The maturity didn't strike me; but you used to show signs of intelligence now and then,
human
Perhaps it's better to be pretty. Cleverness is open to any one who is willing to study. But did you see any girl as nice-looking as I am while you were in Canada?
gpt
Even at the risk of giving offense, I can think of one--though of course beauty is largely a matter of taste.
human
Ah! exclaimed Hilda delightedly.
gpt
I had my suspicions! I suppose you mean the girl who wrote to Ethel about you?
human
I knew she was up to something. That is what she has been leading you on to.
gpt
How did you hear about her? Andrew asked.
human
Did Ethel tell you?
gpt
As a matter of fact, she wasn't very communicative, but I elicited a few scraps of information. It's surprising how one can follow up a clue.
human
I suppose so, said Andrew.
gpt
Whether it leads you right or not is another matter. I'm thankful I haven't your fervid imagination.
human
How he puts it off! Hilda said to Wannop.
gpt
He's been learning diplomacy in Canada.
human
I always knew he wasn't a fool. But I wish you would keep still. The horse is fresh and this is a steep bit of road.
gpt
Leonard will be down to-morrow with Florence, Wannop said when they approached the house.
human
I suppose you'll have something to tell us. I needn't remind you that if there's any difficulty you can count on me.