human
You don't mean to say that you are not going to see Webster, when he is coming up to town on purpose?
gpt
John, dear, I will see him at five o'clock, I shall be home then. But I have an engagement at three.
human
I cannot bring Webster here at five, he must be on his way back then. You must put off your engagement.
gpt
I really cannot. Uncle Jasper has just been here, and he asked me to go with him to see the private views at Mrs. ----'s studio. He took some trouble to get the invitation for us both, but I could not go with him, nor can I stay in. Mr. Webster must wait to make my acquaintance on our wedding-day, John.
human
And I am to tell him that?
gpt
Say everything as nice and polite as you can. Say that I am most truly sorry.
human
Lottie! what is your engagement?
gpt
I know you will be vexed, she said
human
Yes, I am vexed, he said,
gpt
I wish I could,