human
Oh! she exclaimed, on seeing Wick.
gpt
I didn't know anyone was here. They all went on to the opera, she said, sitting down and letting her cloak slip back,
human
They're both well, thanks, he answered.
gpt
It's a long time since I saw you, young lady.
human
Yes, it is.
gpt
No letters, mother?
human
Yes, there are two for you. One from Sir John.
gpt
Good, I'll go and get them. She held out her hand to Oliver.
human
Then I'll go on up to bed. I really do feel rather bad. Good-night.
gpt
You're a nice young minx, he told her, laughing.
human
I suppose you think I ought to congratulate you on your engagement.
gpt
It's a matter of complete indifference to me whether you do or not.
human
Grisel, Grisel!
gpt
Good-night,
human
You're losing your looks, he declared.
gpt
You're too thin, and your eyes are sunk into your head. It won't do, Grisel. You'll have to give in. You used to be the prettiest thing alive, and unless you own up to your old gentleman and confess to me that you can't live without me, you'll soon have to join the sad army of the girls who aren't so pretty as they feel.