human
You said that Vin had only those two on board with him? Well, if he asks you to dine with him, won’t he ask me too?
gpt
No, no. Another stranger would put them on their guard. I must manage my Private Investigation all by myself. But you need not look so disconsolate. There are some really nice people here, as you’ll find out by-and-bye; and the Drexel girls are driving over from Great Marlow—they are Americans, so you will be properly appreciated: they will try their best to make you happy.
human
How late shall you stay on board Vin’s boat?
gpt
I shall be back here by ten—perhaps by half-past nine.
human
Is that a promise?
gpt
Yes, it is—ten at latest.
human
Otherwise I should go back to town in the afternoon,
gpt
What nonsense! the young widow exclaimed (but she did not seem resentful).
human
Well, now, I must go along to the _White Rose_, and make my peace, and angle for an invitation; and then, if I get it, I must concoct my excuses for Mrs. Lawrence. Anyhow I shall be on board the _Villeggiatura_ all the afternoon; and then I hope to have the pleasure of introducing you to Louie Drexel—that is the young lady I have designed for Vin, when he has shaken off those adventurers and come to his right mind.