human
I did not venture to allude to the subject before Mr. Rivers--how brown he has become! Quite the southern hue of romance!--because, you know, he was said at one time to be desperately in love with his cousin; and I feared to hurt his feelings.
gpt
Oh, I don't think it would hurt his feelings, said Mrs. Bransby;
human
I really do not believe he cares at all for his cousin, in that way.
gpt
I'm sure he doesn't!
human
Ethel! I scarcely think you know anything at all about the matter. And I am sure it is not for a little girl like you to give an opinion.
gpt
No, mother. Only--Martin and I know who we should _like_ him to marry. Don't we, Martin?
human
Oh, don't talk bosh and silliness, he rejoined.
gpt
Girls are always bothering about a fellow's getting married. Leave him alone. He's very well as he is.
human
He is certainly most affable, and thoroughly the gentleman,
gpt
Oh, he is good! cried the widow, clasping her hands.
human
So delicately considerate! Such a true, loyal friend!