human
Why, that we four might make a party of it as far as Madeira. Nice little place, though I suppose it won't be as lively now as it was when the war was going on.
gpt
It sounds delightful.
human
I've got a paper to read to the Naval and Military Institute in six weeks' time. I could just fit it in--and write the thing out there, you know.
gpt
We'd all help you,
human
I should have a go at it before you were up in the morning.
gpt
Oh, well, then I must be content with the humble function of helping to relax your mind afterwards.
human
But you wouldn't mind our coming?
gpt
You don't appreciate how fond I am of the General.
human
Well, he half-worships you, Miss Wilson. And you'll put up with my company for his sake?
gpt
He's too distinguished a man to carry the rugs and cushions.
human
You can fag me as much as you like on board. The difficulty is to get enough moving about.
gpt
On that distinct understanding, I won't veto the party, Major Merriam. She laughed.
human
But, of course, I've really got nothing to say to it. It's for Mrs. Lenoir to decide, isn't it?