human
The girl led him on shamefully, said one of them.
gpt
That was evident to everybody, and one would have fancied the reason was equally so--though, of course, we know now it wasn't the right one.
human
I have watched the girl, and she is interesting as a study, she said.
gpt
I am, of course, not infallible, but it seems to me from what I have heard of the major that she has inherited his disregard of consequences. Coulthurst, one would conclude, is not a man who ever saved himself or others trouble by anticipating anything.
human
And the fact that the opportunity for a flirtation with the most eligible man in the vicinity appealed to her natural arrogance accounts for the rest?
gpt
Not exactly, though you are in a measure right. I should rather call it love of influence, for, though I'm not sure Grace Coulthurst realizes it, one could fancy that the opportunity for dominating a man of position, or more especially character, would prove almost irresistible to her. Still, one must discriminate between that and the not unusual fondness for love-making.
human
The distinction is a little difficult. It seems to lead to much the same thing.
gpt
There is a difference, she said.
human
The girl has, I think, a personality--by which I do not altogether mean physical attributes--that is apt to appeal to a man of character, though I almost fancy she will sooner or later be sorry she was ever endued with it. There is a good deal that is admirable in Grace Coulthurst, but unfortunately, in one respect, perhaps, not--quite--enough.