human
Who told you we were come?
gpt
No one, said Pet.
human
It was an inspiration from on high, I expect, that told me I should find you here.
gpt
It's a wonder you did not see us at Judestown; we remained there some time.
human
Well, how do you know I didn't see you?
gpt
Why, you surely--oh, Pet! did you see us and never spoke?
human
Well, I was otherwise engaged, you know--in fact, there was a young gentleman, a very young gentleman, in the case--and I couldn't very well have presented myself any sooner then I did,
gpt
One of her lovers,
human
Guess what the little boy, who drove us over, told us about you, Pet?
gpt
What? Nothing naughty, I hope.
human
Well, I don't know; that's as it may be. Shall I tell you what he said?
gpt
Of course; I like to hear what people say about me.
human
Well, then, he said you were going to be married.
gpt
Not possible! What an astounding revelation! Did you think I was going to be an old maid?
human
Then it is true? Is it any harm to ask who the happy man is, Pet?
gpt
Well, I haven't quite decided yet. I have some four or five on trial, and I generally put them through a severe course of martyrdom every day. The one who survives it (not more than one can possibly survive it) I shall probably make miserable for life, by bestowing upon him my hand--and heart, I was going to say, only, fortunately, they forgot to give me one when I was made.