human
Baxter, said he,
gpt
Master George, sir,--there was a poet once--Tennyson, I think, who said,--'Tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all,' and I know--that he was--right. Many years ago,--before you were born, Master George, I loved--and lost, and that is how I know. But I hope that Fortune will be kinder to you, indeed I do.
human
Thank you, John,--though I don't see why she should be.
gpt
Pray sir, what are your orders, the car is waiting downstairs?
human
Orders?--why--er--pack your grip, Baxter, I shall take you with me, this time, into Arcadia, Baxter.
gpt
For how long, sir?
human
Probably a week.
gpt
Very good, sir.
human
It is now half-past three, I must be back in Dapplemere at eight. Take your time--I'll go down to look at the machine. Just lock the place up, and--er--don't forget the black bag.