human
May I stay a very little while? he asked. And when she assented he added,
gpt
Shall we find the bench in your garden?
human
Do you know that bench?
gpt
I spent many hours upon it before you came, and during the days when I was not getting about much. I listened to the reading of two books, lounging there. So it seems like a familiar spot to me.
human
It is my favourite resting place. I am sorry you were driven away by my coming. You and Miss Mathewson would have been very welcome there, all the rest of the summer, if I had known.
gpt
Thank you. But I have passed the invalid stage and am not being treated as a patient. I read for myself, at present, and tramp the country, instead of sitting on benches, anywhere. It's a great improvement.
human
I am very glad.