human
Oh, how beautifully they dance!
gpt
Nonsense, child! No better than many others.
human
Well, of course, I don't know much about it. But I thought they danced better than anyone in the room. Who are they?
gpt
Don't speak so loud. You know very well that is Miss Bristo herself; the man is--must be--Mr. Edmonstone.
human
Are they engaged?
gpt
Well, I believe they used to be. He went out to Australia because he couldn't afford to marry (his family were left as poor as mice!), but now he has come back with a fortune, and of course it will be on again now. I used to know him--to bow to--when they lived on the river; I never saw anyone so much altered, but still, that must be he.
human
Oh, it must! See how sweet they----
gpt
Hush, child! You will be heard. But you are quite right; didn't you see how----