human
Well, well, Mr. Gorham, ain’t the days long enough for you? she asked, smiling, as she came out of the door.
gpt
This is new manners for you. Go ’way, Blitzen. Look out, Mr. Gorham, his paws must be wet.
human
I didn’t want to disturb the house by ringing the bell, explained Page,
gpt
he looked annoyed as he spoke.
human
I have received a sudden call to St. Louis by a client I cannot neglect, and the business requires that I should spend the whole day in town before I go. Mrs. Van Tassel has promised to go down to the Fair with me this morning on the Whaleback. I want you to explain to her how seriously I regret breaking the engagement. I am really very much put out by the necessity.
gpt
Ain’t you comin’ back at all?
human
Why, certainly I am coming back,
gpt
Oh, remarked Miss Berry innocently.
human
I thought perhaps you wanted me to say good-by to ’em for you.
gpt
No, indeed; nothing of that kind. I may be detained a week or ten days, but I wanted Mrs. Van Tassel to understand that no trivial circumstance would deter me from taking the boat trip with her and Miss Bryant as we planned. I would—I would give a great deal not to be obliged to leave.
human
Mrs. Van Tassel won’t lay it up against you,
gpt
No, I dare say not, said Page abstractedly.
human
I mustn’t wait, he exclaimed, after a moment’s reverie.
gpt
Tell her, Aunt Love, how sorry I am; put it strong. I thought I would see you instead of leaving a note, for writing is so formal; and oh, by the way, tell her if she forgives me and understands the situation, how glad it would make me to receive a word from her to that effect. This is my address,
human
What’s the use? asked Miss Lovina, her shoulders shaking in a laugh.
gpt
You know you’re always forgettin’ girls. If you should get a letter signed Mrs. Van Tassel, you’d scratch your head and say ’Van Tassel? Van Tassel? Where have I heard that name before?’
human
This is no time to joke, he returned hurriedly.
gpt
I trust you to deliver my messages faithfully. Don’t make light of the matter. Good-by;
human
I hope I do him an injustice, she murmured,