human
I am old-fashioned, Sidney. I don't like going to the theatre with other men than my husband, four months after my wedding day.
gpt
Why, Beatrix dear, I didn't suppose--
human
No, she said quietly;
gpt
But with older people like the Andersons, he urged.
human
And I should have been there to come home with you.
gpt
I didn't think of your minding, dear girl. You know that I wouldn't be discourteous to you for anything.
human
Never mind about it now, Sidney. I can telephone to Mrs. Anderson, and it will be all right, she answered more gently, for she felt the contrition in his tone and it softened her momentary resentment at his calm way of adjusting her convenience and happiness to his plans.
gpt
Mother said Bobby is coming, and possibly Sally Van Osdel. She wanted the four of us to go there for an impromptu dinner such as we used to have.
human
I am sorry, dear. There was a real note of regret in Lorimer's voice.
gpt
She should have telephoned us earlier.
human
She waited for Bobby's decision. He is the only one of us, you know, who makes even a pretence of being busy. Besides, as late in the season as this, it is generally safe to count on people.
gpt
Apparently not, Lorimer returned lightly.
human
At least, I seem to be the unlucky exception that proves the rule. I am sorry, for I know your mother's dinners of old. I would break most engagements for them.
gpt
Why not this?
human
Impossible. I promised, a week ago.
gpt
How does it happen you haven't mentioned it?
human
Because I knew you didn't like Dudley, dear girl, and I didn't see any use in discussing a matter on which we were bound to differ. He evidently had had no intention of saying more; but, as he saw her downcast face, he went on,
gpt
Truly, Beatrix, I couldn't decently refuse the fellow, without any good reason.
human
But it seems to me you had a good reason.
gpt
A good reason; but not one that was very tellable. You really don't want me saying to a man that I can't eat his dinner because my wife dislikes him.