human
If we take our time, stopping at the Philippines on the way, we ought to do Japan and China and even the principal parts of India, in a few months. We can bid the East good-by about March and escape the unpleasant season there. By taking a direct route home we might reach New York in June. It all depends.
gpt
Oh, wouldn't it be wonderful! And all our dearest friends with us!
human
Dear, dear! If only Tom will let you go, Polly!
gpt
Tom! What has Tom got to do with it?
human
Well, you know, he says you ought to consider his wishes more, since he is sure you are his soul-mate,
gpt
The sooner he finds out that I propose keeping my own soul in custody the better it will be for Tom!
human
There, now! That doesn't sound much as if our Polly was deeply in love, does it, Dalky?
gpt
I never thought she was! She was moved by compassion for Tom, to partly agree to consider his proposal. I knew she would not forfeit her profession for the doubtful result of conjugal bliss,
human
Hem--she's right! asserted Mrs. Courtney.
gpt
When two people, as you and I are, are on hand to prevent our young friends from precipitating themselves into double harness before they have thoroughly studied their own minds and desires, we ought to succeed in the work because we speak from experience.
human
Yes, agreed Mr. Dalken, reminiscently;
gpt
I would never marry the finest woman on earth, after my first venture.
human
Nor would I accept a man, even though he presented himself to me in guise of a saint! Even saints have their bad days,