human
I wish you could be there on Thursday evening, he says, regretfully.
gpt
That is to be a party with dancing, and plenty of young people,--Laura's companions.
human
And I have never been to a real party in all my life! she cries.
gpt
I suppose I couldn't dance, but I could look on, and there is my lovely dress!
human
You shall have a party for your own self, and all the dancing you want,
gpt
Can _you_ waltz, Mr. Grandon?
human
It isn't so ridiculous, she says, her face full of lovely, girlish resentment.
gpt
At school we learned to waltz, but it was with girls, and--I couldn't ever waltz with any one but you, because--because----
human
No, he answers, quickly,
gpt
I shouldn't ever want you to. I will--I mean we will both practise up. I did waltz when I was first in India, but my dancing days came to an end.
human
My darling, he says, distressed at her grave face and not dreaming of what is in her thoughts,