human
Why, what?
gpt
A very important question, answered Mrs. Hallam, dropping frailly on the sofa.
human
And I'm afraid you may think it an extraordinary one. Do you really love Hubert? Do you really want to marry him?
gpt
Why, you curious old dear, she said.
human
What on earth makes you ask that? I _do_ call it extraordinary!
gpt
Don't think it would be wrong or wicked to say no if you do not. It would be very wicked not to.... She paused, and as Helena said nothing, she went on;
human
You see, darling child, I feel responsible. You are so young, and Mr. Brett being almost the first man you ever spoke to, except just at At Homes and so on---- It's not too late, my dear girl, although perhaps I should have spoken sooner if I could have brought myself to it. Girls often see more clearly at the last. We can easily announce that the wedding is postponed, and then you could come down home for a few months and see--if you're not sure----