human
How-de-do, Daisy-daise! said he, with the utmost assurance.
gpt
When did you bring the town the blessing of your presence?
human
she ejaculated; and then, with a little quivering emphasis,
gpt
You! How you frightened me!
human
I know, I know! replied Brassfield, peeping under the big hat into her eyes.
gpt
Almost scared to death, as is quite proper. But, to my question: how long, how long hast been here?
human
Oh, several days--before you came back. Aunty wanted me to be here when her sister, my Aunt Hunter from Hazelhurst--that's up in Wisconsin--visits her. There's to be a reception. Of course you'll be there, and----
gpt
Of course, responded Brassfield.
human
Did I ever absent myself from any social affair in which your charming aunt, Mrs. Pumphrey, is interested? Nay, nay; but don't dodge. Why this throw-down? Why didn't you let me know----
gpt
said the girl,
human
I have never received any note, said Brassfield, totally unconscious of the missive which Amidon had promptly waste-basketed.
gpt
What was it?
human
Really? Didn't you? she queried, pouting her red lips most kissably.
gpt
A little note, unsigned, with some--some verses? No? Then I'll forgive you--for that. But--go on, 'Gene, up to the house yonder--go on!
human
You oughtn't to be permitted to run at large, said he,
gpt
You mustn't talk that way, she said,
human
Some other time, replied Brassfield,
gpt
I shall be delighted. But Miss Waldron has just been driven out into the street, and if she comes this way, I must exhibit myself to her, and maybe she'll pick me up. She's turning this way---- Billy, eh? Happy Billy; nice boy, too, since he stopped drinking. By-by, Daisy-daise!