human
Where's Adelaide? On the yacht?
gpt
She's gone to the Hôtel St. George.
human
Oh! Close to us! How long is she going to stay? Oh, Susan, why did you let her come?
gpt
I couldn't help it. But why need you mind?
human
Adelaide hates me!
gpt
Oh, no!
human
She does. And you know it.
gpt
I really don't think she has time to hate you, Charmian. And Adelaide can be very kind.
human
Your theosophy prevents you from allowing that there are any faults in your friends. Yes, Susan, it does.
gpt
Have you read the manuals carefully?
human
Yes, but I can't think of them now. Adelaide's being here will spoil everything.
gpt
No it won't! She'll only stay a day or two, not that, perhaps.
human
But why did she come at all?
gpt
She didn't tell me. She's coming to see you to-day with Mr. Elliot.
human
Max Elliot, too! Of course it is Claude whom Adelaide wants to see. I quite understand that. But he's not here.
gpt
What has become of him?
human
Susan, you know of course he wished to welcome you. He is devoted to you. But--well, the truth is --she slightly lowered her voice, although there was no one in the room--
gpt
Adelaide Shiffney might have been of great use to Claude, too. But before we were married he offended her, I think. And now, of course, she's on the other side.
human
I don't know whether I quite understand what you mean.
gpt
She's on Sennier's side.
human
Don't let us make too much of it. I hoped you might learn from the manuals not to worry. But while I'm here we can talk them over, if you like.
gpt
Yes, yes, said Charmian, changing, melting almost into happiness.
human
Oh, I am glad you've come, even though it entails Adelaide for a day or two. Of course she knows about the opera?
gpt
Yes, she does.
human
I knew. She looked into Susan's face, smiled, and concluded:
gpt
Never mind!