human
What a delightful evening, he said.
gpt
That's a lovely gown, Grisel. I don't think I ever saw you look better.
human
Thanks,
gpt
When's Sir John coming back?
human
He'll be back the day after to-morrow.
gpt
You must be awfully glad,
human
I'm sorry I made such a fool of myself the last time I saw you, Grisel. I meant it, you know. I was perfectly serious--puppy love, you know! Heavens, how I must have bored you! Well, it's all over now and I've made my manners. And now, he added with a look of proud shyness in his face,
gpt
I've got something to tell you.
human
Yes?
gpt
It's this. I--I'm engaged to be married to the sweetest girl in all the world.
human
Her name is Perkins, isn't it?
gpt
Mother!
human
Here's her picture, he said.
gpt
You're the very first people I've shown it to, except my dear old mother and my little sister.