human
Eugenia!
gpt
I can't stand it! she sobbed.
human
I've worked and worked all these years, and now, just as success has nearly come--Bingley, _do_ come back! It will only be for a little longer.
gpt
A little longer? Why, that Lord Percy Whipple business--I know you must have had excellent reasons for soaking him, Jimmy, but it did put the lid on it--surely, after that Lord Percy affair there's no chance--?
human
There is! There is! It has made no difference at all! Lord Percy came to call next day with a black eye, poor boy!--and said that James was a sportsman and that he wanted to know him better! He said he had never felt so drawn towards any one in his life and he wanted him to show him how he made some blow which he called a right hook. The whole affair has simply endeared James to him, and Lady Corstorphine says that the Duke of Devizes read the account of the fight to the Premier that very evening and they both laughed till they nearly got apoplexy.
gpt
Percy's all right. he said enthusiastically.
human
Dad, you ought to go back. It's only fair.
gpt
But, Jimmy! Surely _you_ can understand? There's only a game separating the Giants and the Phillies, with the Braves coming along just behind. And the season only half over!
human
It will only be for a little while, Bingley. Lady Corstorphine, who has means of knowing, says that your name is certain to be in the next Honours List. After that you can come back as often as you like. We could spend the summer here and the winter in England, or whatever you pleased.
gpt
All right, Eugenia. I'll come.
human
Bingley! We shall have to go back by the next boat, dear. People are beginning to wonder where you are. I've told them that you are taking a rest in the country. But they will suspect something if you don't come back at once.