human
I wonder why, she therefore observed in reply to her hostess's concluding remark--
gpt
I mean I wonder why things should not be as happy as they used to be?
human
I trace the commencement of it all to the time when you were visiting here last November--not that I mean you were in any way to blame--
gpt
No, pray do not connect anything which occurred then with me, Rhoda. I think it would be most misplaced. After all that I have had to go through I really should have thought it only delicate on your part never to refer to what took place during my visit. I certainly should have hesitated about coming here to-day if I had supposed either you or George would have referred to it.--What dreadfully bad taste of Rhoda! she added mentally.
human
I believe I had better go. That would mark my displeasure, and teach her to be more guarded with me in future. But then perhaps she has something to say which I really ought to know. Perhaps it would be a mistake to go. Perhaps I had better stay. I do not want to be too harsh with Rhoda.