human
The Peggs are Americans, said I,
gpt
From which I gather they are millionaires and vulgar, said Abby shrewdly--
human
I do indeed!
gpt
And it is equally evident, Abby went on,
human
Abby! I gasped.
gpt
How can you!
human
My dear, I have to! she cut in, laughing again, though not so pleasantly this time.
gpt
My wits are about all I have with which to make good my bridge losses! I suppose you know Constantine left me nothing but the villa?
human
What! I exclaimed, really aghast.
gpt
I was not even aware of your husband's demise!
human
Polo accident, she said briefly.
gpt
Five years ago.
human
I'm sorry,
gpt
Well, said Abby,