human
It is fortunate she can't very well get at us here, she said, glancing at the pile of baggage which cut them off from the rest of the deck.
gpt
Three or four hours of Mrs. Coulson's conversation would be a good deal more than I could appreciate.
human
You need scarcely be afraid of it in the meanwhile, said Mrs. Devine.
gpt
It is a trifle difficult to hear one's self speak.
human
For which her husband is no doubt thankful. Until I met them once or twice I wondered why that man wore an habitually tired expression. Of course there are Englishmen who consider it becoming, but one feels that in his case his looks are quite in keeping with his sensations.
gpt
You don't like the woman?
human
No, said Barbara, reflectively.
gpt
I really don't know why I shouldn't, but I don't. She certainly poses too much, and the last time I had the pleasure of listening to her at the Wheelers' house she patronized me and the country too graciously. The country can get along without her commendation.
human
I wonder if she asked you anything about Brooke?
gpt
No, said Barbara, a trifle sharply.
human
Where could she have met him?
gpt
In England. She seemed to know he was at the Dayspring, and managed, I fancy, intentionally, to leave me with the impression that they were especial friends in the Old Country. I wonder if she knows he will be on board to-day?
human
Mr. Brooke is crossing with us?
gpt
Grant seemed to expect him. He is going to buy American mining machinery or something of the kind in Victoria. I believe it was he Grant left us to meet.