human
Oh, how slow Aaron is! she said.
gpt
And I'm so hungry. Aren't you?
human
Not so much so as I was, said he.
gpt
Sweets take away the appetite. I'd rather call the supper off, and exclude Abraham--or whatever his name is: much rather.
human
Selfish! she reproved very severely.
gpt
And I just in from a two hours' walk. _I_ haven't eaten any sweets----
human
Nor I, said he.
gpt
May I have just a little taste?
human
Mr. Brassfield! Don't make me sorry I invited you here! Aaron's likely to come in at any moment. Do you know when you were here last?
gpt
Ye-e-es, said he slowly, as if in doubt; and then in his ordinary manner:
human
Well, I should think I did. The day that donkey, Alderson, came with the telegram. My faith, and so much has happened in the two or three days since! But to suggest that I could forget!
gpt
Why not? said she, slipping close to him as he sat in a broad-armed easy chair.
human
I'll wager anything you say you can't remember half the times you've been in my presence. Come now, the first time!
gpt
Pshaw! said he,
human
I'm not going into ancient history, further than to say it was in a room with hangings like these, and a roar of traffic in the street below. Come, dear, let's not talk of that----