human
What can it be that so interests my little wife that she does not even know that her husband has come home, after this their first day of separation? Have you no kiss of welcome for him, little woman?
gpt
O Ned, I do love you! she said softly,
human
Mamma and grandpa were concerned in the business that took me away to-day, and I owed them a prompt report upon it; yet I looked in here first for my wife, but couldn't find her; then I asked for her, and was told that she had been seen going out for a walk. So I thought I would dress and be ready for her when she came in.
gpt
Was that it? she asked, looking a little ashamed.
human
But, regarding him with critical eyes,
gpt
Can't you set matters straight, then?
human
Yes; just keep still as you are, and I'll re-tie the cravat.