human
This is a pleasure, Mr. Kimberly,
gpt
It is a pleasure for me, your grace.
human
Come this way,
gpt
I brought no letter of introduction other than that from Doctor Hamilton, which I sent you,
human
Surely, you did not consider even Doctor Hamilton’s note necessary, returned the archbishop, while his secretary withdrew.
gpt
Your name and that of your family have been familiar to me for many years. And I fear those of my people who venture in upon you with their petitions do not always bring letters.
human
You have occupied this see for many years,
gpt
As priest and bishop I have lived in this diocese more than forty years. It seems a long time. Yet the name of Kimberly was very old here when I came, and without ever meeting one of your family, I have heard much of you all since. So if there were no other reason, I should welcome your call as an opportunity to tell you how grateful I am, and the charities of the archdiocese are, for your repeated generosities. You know we are not blessed among our own people with many benefactors of large means. And the calls come upon us with surprising frequency.
human
My father, responded Kimberly,
gpt
You are a man of wide interests, Mr. Kimberly.
human
The country grows too fast, your grace. There seems no escape from expansion.
gpt
Yet you find time for all of your work?
human
My chief affair is to find men to do my work for me. Personally, I am fairly free.
gpt
From all save responsibility, perhaps. I know how hard it is to delegate that. And you give all of your energy to business. You have no family?
human
No, and this brings me to the object of my visit. Kimberly paused a moment.
gpt
I shall soon enter into marriage.
human
Ah, I see!
gpt
And the subject is a difficult one to lay before your grace.