human
O Mrs. L'Estrange! is it--it---- she asked, in an awestruck voice, turning grave eyes upon her hostess, as if imploring that no mistake should be made on a matter of such importance.
gpt
Is it--really--the Thames?
human
Why, my dear, of course it is.
gpt
I am glad you read poetry, my dear.
human
But I do not. I cannot read; I only remember. Mrs. L'Estrange, can we get close to it, quite close to the water? I want to see it flowing.