human
Good-morning, Arnold,—an unexpected visit. Anything wrong in London?
gpt
No, sir; nothing,
human
No doubt, sir, you are surprised to see me down here, and I feel it would have been more becoming had I written first to inform you of my intention; but the circumstances of yesterday came upon all of us so sudden and unexpectedly, that it was not until late last evening I formed the decision to make this hasty and impromptu visit.
gpt
Well, now that you have come, let me hear what it is you have to say.
human
I must confess, sir, said Arnold,
gpt
I am rather sorry to hear what you tell me, said Mr. Quinion;
human
I much regret to learn that that is your decision, sir, as I did hope it might not yet be too late to induce you to make some other arrangement.
gpt
That is quite out of the question, replied Mr. Quinion;
human
So far as I am concerned you may certainly reckon upon that, although I should like to have seen a different state of things prevailing.
gpt
I regret, added Mr. Quinion,
human
I trust you will forgive me if you think I have acted indiscreetly,
gpt
Oh, say no more about it, was Mr. Quinion’s reply.
human
When do you return to town?
gpt
By the next train, sir; at three-ten p.m.
human
In that case you have no time to lose, so I will not detain you any longer. Good day.