human
You did come, said the latter pleasantly.
gpt
We thought you might hunt for us.
human
It was so kind of you, exclaimed Page gratefully, as he greeted them both.
gpt
Now I can draw a long breath.
human
We have cards for a reception at the Woman’s Building to-night, and we have been in a dozen minds about going: but I think it would be pleasant to look in.
gpt
It would be pleasant, he said, without enthusiasm.
human
Don’t let me detain you, of course. I haven’t been here for what seems to me a very long time, and I don’t feel inclined to go indoors. Do you especially wish to attend the reception, Mrs. Van Tassel?
gpt
No—in fact
human
The truth may as well be told, Mr. Page. Just previous to your appearance she had flatly refused even to approach the Woman’s Building; so she cannot put on airs about relinquishing a pleasure.
gpt
Then we might divide,