human
That is Granny, said Miss Ruston, a gentle note in her eager voice.
gpt
My little piece of priceless porcelain which I guard with all the defences at my command. Tell me, Dr. Burns, I shall not be bringing her into any danger if I put her in the little old house, when it is made right?
human
If you are thinking of bringing _this_ old lady here, said he, emphatically, his eyes on the picture again,
gpt
But I've engaged it!
human
That doesn't matter. You will call it all off again, if I don't find the place can be made fit, said he.
gpt
Old ladies like this shall not be risked in doubtful places, no matter how quaint and artistic the background, not while I am on hand to prevent.
human
said she, in dismay.
gpt
I didn't reckon with him!
human
You will have to reckon with me now,
gpt
But the owner says it can be made perfectly tight. And I have to go back to-night!
human
The owner of a sieve would say it could be made perfectly tight--if it was wanted for a dishpan. And you are at liberty to go back to-night--much as we shall dislike to lose you. I will take time to go over, right now, and make sure of this thing for you.
gpt
Well, of all the positive gentlemen! Will you stay to look at one more? It may soften that austere mood.