human
You managed that beautifully, Patty, said Jack, as a little later, they returned to the house for the last dance.
gpt
You showed fine tact.
human
What! In speaking so rudely to Dorothy?
gpt
Well, in getting out of it so adroitly afterward. And she had her lesson. She won't slight Mona, I fancy. Look here, Patty. You're a brick, to stand up for that girl the way you do, and I want to tell you that I'll help you all I can.
human
Oh, Jack, that's awfully good of you. Not but what I think you OUGHT to be kind and polite to her, but of course you haven't the same reason that I have. I'm her guest, and so I can't stand for any slight or unkindness to her.
gpt
No, of course not. And there are lots of ways that I can--
human
That you can surprise Mona,