human
I forgot my gloves, he said, appearing to take something from the side-table; then, as an impromptu thought, he remarked,
gpt
You have no binding engagement at home perhaps, Caroline?
human
I never have. Some children's socks, which Mrs. Ramsden has ordered, to knit for the Jew's basket; but they will keep.
gpt
Jew's basket be--sold! Never was utensil better named. Anything more Jewish than it--its contents and their prices--cannot be conceived. But I see something, a very tiny curl, at the corners of your lip, which tells me that you know its merits as well as I do. Forget the Jew's basket, then, and spend the day here as a change. Your uncle won't break his heart at your absence?
human
No.
gpt
The old Cossack! I dare say not,
human
Then stay and dine with Hortense; she will be glad of your company. I shall return in good time. We will have a little reading in the evening. The moon rises at half-past eight, and I will walk up to the rectory with you at nine. Do you agree?
gpt
Good-morning,