human
My dear, I have had such an unpleasant interview.
gpt
I am sorry, said Evelyn, seating herself on the arm of the chair and putting her arm round her mother's neck.
human
With whom, mamma?
gpt
Oh, with that Mr. Burnett.
human
Here?
gpt
Yes, he came to see your father, I fancy, about some business. I think he is not getting on very well.
human
Why, his book--
gpt
I know, but that amounts to nothing. There is not much chance for a lawyer's clerk who gets bitten with the idea that he can write.
human
If he was in trouble, mamma, said Evelyn, softly,