human
Just a moment, Martin, please. As man to man, tell me if Patty Fairfield refused to take the part of the Spirit of the Sea?
gpt
Why, yes; she did, said Guy, looking perplexed.
human
It's a queer business and very unlike Patty. But she wrote me a note, saying she didn't want the part, and asking me not to mention the matter to her at all.
gpt
She did? Thank you. Good-bye.
human
Hello, Billy Boy, what's the matter?
gpt
I'm pining for you, returned Bill.
human
Do shed the light of your countenance on me for a few blissful moments. You're the most unattainable hostess I ever house-partied with!
gpt
All right, I'll walk down to the lower terrace and back with you. Now, tell me what's on your mind.
human
How sympathetic you are, Mona. Well, I will tell you. I'm all broken up over this Pageant business. I wanted Patty Fairfield on the float with me, and she won't take the part, and now Daisy has cabbaged it.
gpt
I know it. But Patty says Guy Martin chose Daisy in preference to her. And she says it's all right.
human
Great jumping Anacondas! She says THAT, does she? And she says it's all right, does she? Well, it's just about as far from all right as the North Pole is from the South Pole! Oh--ho! E--hee! Wow, wow! I perceive a small beam of light breaking in upon this black cat's pocket of a situation! Mona, will you excuse me while I go to raise large and elegant ructions among your lady friends?
gpt
Now, Bill, don't stir up a fuss. I know your wild Western way of giving people 'a piece of your mind,' but Spring Beach society doesn't approve of such methods. What's it all about, Bill? Tell me, and let's settle it quietly.
human
Settle it quietly! When an injustice has been done that ought to be blazoned from East to West!
gpt
Yes, and make matters most uncomfortable for the victim of that injustice.
human
You're right, Mona, he said, in a low, tense voice.
gpt
I'm nothing but an untamed cowboy! I have no refinement, no culture, no judgment. But I'll do as you say; I'll settle this thing QUIETLY.