human
Mother wants us to come to dinner, to-night, Sidney.
gpt
But you are scheduled for something else; aren't you?
human
For nothing that I can't break. There are some teas and the theatre. I had thought I might have to hurry our dinner, to get through in time. What if we give up the theatre? The Andersons won't mind, if we telephone them so early.
gpt
Just as well,
human
Then shall I telephone mother that we will be there?
gpt
You can go, Beatrix. I sha'n't be able to be there.
human
Why not, Sidney?
gpt
Because Dudley is giving a dinner at the club, to-night, and I am booked for that.
human
Oh, Sidney!
gpt
What is it, dear?
human
Nothing, only--I wouldn't go.
gpt
But I can't get out of it. Dudley made a point of my being there, and I told him to count on me.
human
I am sorry, she said quietly.
gpt
I don't like Mr. Dudley.
human
Neither do I especially. Still, I saw a good deal of him at one time, and, to-night, he wants to get together the old set. It's sort of a farewell spread, for he starts for Nome, next week.
gpt
But you had promised the Andersons.
human
Yes, I told Anderson that I would get around in time to mingle my tears with yours over the fifth act. Anderson is such a bore that I couldn't stand a whole evening of him.
gpt
Then I shall certainly refuse to go,
human
For any especial reason?