human
Mademoiselle will want to jabber French at you, Jimmy warned his friend.
gpt
They're supposed to do it at lunch, and I don't mind it myself, because it's good training. But you can answer her in English if you like. She understands all right. She's not a bad sort, though apt to think she has some authority over me, which of course she hasn't. You'll make allowances for that. She's been here five years, and of course I was only a kid when she came.
human
Oh, I'll make allowances all right, said Young George.
gpt
If she corrects your table manners, I'll pretend I don't understand.
human
Lunch won't be for another half-hour, he said.
gpt
We might go and have a look at the gees. The governor bought a new pair of carriage horses the other day which I should like you to throw your eye over.
human
Which one? asked Young George.
gpt
I can throw better with the right.
human
Funny ass! said Jimmy.
gpt
I think the governor depends too much on the judgment of Kirby, the head coachman. He's a shooting man himself, and doesn't take the interest in his cattle that you or I would.
human
I like cattle myself, said Young George;
gpt
You seem rather above yourself this morning, George, he said.
human
I suppose you're bucked with the idea of seeing Maggie Williams. You'll be glad to hear that I told Ruth to ask her to tea. I've no fancy for infants myself, but I'm aware some people like 'em.
gpt
Have you seen Kate Pemberton since you've been home?
human
When you're ready to talk sensibly, I may perhaps tell you something about Kate Pemberton, said Jimmy.
gpt
As long as you're in this rotting mood, I prefer to keep it to myself.
human
I wouldn't rot upon such a serious subject as love's young dream, said Young George.
gpt
You ought to know me better than that, Jimmy.