human
Yes, he would say, smiling in reminiscence,
gpt
Carter, Honor would interrupt,
human
Oh, nothing serious, Honor! Nothing for you to worry about! He has to do more or less as others do, a man of his prominence in college. It's unavoidable. Of course, it might be better if he could steer clear of that sort of thing altogether-- he would stop at a point like that and frown into space for a moment, as if remembering, weighing, considering, and Honor's heart would sink coldly. Then he would brighten again and lay a reassuring hand on her sleeve.
gpt
But you mustn't worry. Jimsy's got a level head on his shoulders, and he has too much at stake to go too far. He'll be all right in the end, Honor, I'm sure of that. And you know I'll always keep an eye on him!
human
I know how devoted you are to him, Carter. You couldn't help it, could you?--Every one is. And you mean to help him; I know that. I _am_ grateful. It's next best to being with him myself.