human
Now, said I,
gpt
What fat, my son? asked Calhoun serenely;
human
At least --and I grinned covertly, I fear--
gpt
You don't know women, my son, and you don't know men, either.
human
Certainly, I don't know what arts may have been employed in Mr. Calhoun's office at half-past two this morning.
gpt
We had a most pleasant visit of an hour. A delightful woman, a charming woman, and one of intellect as well. I appealed to her heart, her brain, her purse, and she laughed, for the most part. Yet she argued, too, and seemed to have some interest--as you see proved now. Ah, I wish I could have had the other two great motives to add to my appeal!
human
Meaning--?
gpt
Love--and curiosity! With those added, I could have won her over; for believe me, she is none too firmly anchored to England. I am sure of that, though it leaves me still puzzled. If you think her personal hold on yonder gentleman will be lessened, you err, he added, in a low voice.
human
I consider it sure that he is bent on her as much as he is on England. See, she has him back in hand already! I would she were _our_ friend!
gpt
Is she not?
human
We two may answer that one day,
gpt
This journey to-night, I began;
human
What can it be?
gpt
I am to be married to-night, sir,
human
I do not hold it quite wasted, sir, said I with dignity.
gpt
Miss Elisabeth Churchill and I for a long time--
human
Miss Elisabeth! So the wind is there, eh? My daughter's friend. I know her very well, of course. Very well done, indeed, for you. But there can be no wedding to-night.