human
I beg your pardon, he said in a very pleasant voice;
gpt
Yes, said Marjorie, frankly.
human
I saw you in the hotel dining-room last night, and I heard my cousin say you lived there. I came out for a walk before breakfast, and--it's very stupid I suppose--but I can't find my way back to the entrance where I came in.
gpt
I understand, he said;
human
Yes, that is the name, said Marjorie, looking much relieved;
gpt
Certainly,
human
Oh, don't you want to get on your wheel again? Marjorie inquired anxiously.
gpt
I can easily follow if you don't go too fast.
human
You are very kind, said Marjorie, heartily.
gpt
It was very stupid of me to lose my way; I never was lost before.
human
And do you often walk here in the park?
gpt
Oh, no, I was never here before. I only came to New York yesterday; my home is in Arizona.
human
You have come a long distance, he said.
gpt
And how do you like New York--that is to say as much as you have seen of it?
human
I think it is very noisy and rather smoky, but the hotel is beautiful, and so is this park. I haven't seen much of New York yet, but I am going to spend the winter here.
gpt
I quite agree with you as to the noise and smoke, said her companion, smiling,
human
Yes, I know you are, said Marjorie, innocently.
gpt
You came here to go to college, and your mother is with you. My cousin told us all about it last evening at dinner.
human
Now I wonder if you would mind telling me how your cousin obtained her information, Marjorie's new friend said when he had recovered his gravity.
gpt
I haven't met her, have I? What is her name?
human
Elsie Carleton. No, she hasn't met you yet, but she wants to very much. A friend of hers has promised to introduce you if she has a chance. Your name is Randolph, isn't it?
gpt
Yes, Beverly Randolph, at your service. I shall be very glad to meet your cousin, I am sure. Perhaps you will introduce us.
human
Of course I will if you like. It seems very queer not to know a person who lives in the same house with one, but Elsie says they don't know any of the people at the hotel. It was all so different at home.