human
What is the matter with Constance, James? Have you been -- She goes up to the General and discovers his vigilance:
gpt
Asleep! Waking him:
human
James, James! Is _this_ the way you do the dragon, as you call it?
gpt
Dragon? Dragon? What dragon? I dreamt I was a perfect fiery dragon, and went about breathing flame and smoke. How long have I slept, Margaret? Where is Mr. Bartlett? Where is Constance?
human
Oh, you may well ask that, James. I just met Constance at the door, in tears. Oh, I hope nothing dreadful has happened.
gpt
Nonsense, Margaret. Here, help me up, my dear. My nap hasn't done me any good. I'm stiff all over.
human
I'm afraid you have taken cold, James.
gpt
Cold? No! Not in the least. I'm perfectly well. But that was a very unpleasant dream. Margaret, I'm afraid that I breathed rather--explosively, at one time.
human
Oh, James, this is worse and worse. It must have mortified Constance, dreadfully.
gpt
Well, well! Never mind! I'll make it right with Bartlett. He's a man of sense, and will help me laugh it off with her. It will be all right, Margaret; don't worry over a trifle like that.
human
Trifle? Her whole happiness may depend upon it.