human
Can't I help you?
gpt
Thank you, I can manage it. I had it too tight. I suppose your guest will be gone before I come back?
human
I don't know. He needs a long rest, and we shall keep him just as long as he can be contented. Not that he is contented to be idle, but it is what he needs. He is going to need diversion, too, and perhaps you can help supply it, when you come back. Do you know him well enough to know what an interesting man he is?
gpt
I have heard people talk about him who do, said Miss Ruston.
human
But I hope he will be quite recovered and away before I come back--for his own sake. There, I believe this veil's on, at last. What a terrible colour it gives one to drive in the sun all afternoon! I must put on plenty of cold cream to-night, or I shall be a fright to-morrow.
gpt
Why, you _are_ burned! I hadn't noticed it before. And the top was up, all the time, too. But it's very becoming, Charlotte, since it seems to have confined itself to your cheeks. One's nose is usually the worst sufferer.
human
That will probably show later. I must be off. Thank you, dear--dearest--for all you have done for me to-day. It's been such a happy day, I can't tell you how I feel about it.