human
Jack, you must not use words that sound bad. Oh, how glad I am to see you! I think you look best in flannels, Jack.
gpt
You here, Phil? I thought it was a mile higher up.
human
Did you know where I was gone to?
gpt
Yes, I found out. I asked Colquhoun, and he told me. But he did not offer to introduce me to Mrs. L'Estrange; and so I thought I would--I thought that perhaps if I rowed up the river, you know, I might perhaps see you.
human
O Jack, she replied, touched by this act of friendship,
gpt
Let us sit down and talk a little first. Phil, you look even better than when you were at Carnarvon Square. Tell me what you are doing.
human
I am learning to read for one thing; and, Jack, a much more important thing, I am taking lessons in water-colour drawing. I have learned a great deal already, quite enough to show me how ignorant I have been. But, Jack, Mr. Stencil cannot draw so well as I can, and I am glad to think so.
gpt
When shall we be able to go out again for another visit somewhere, Phil?
human
Ah, I do not know. We shall stay here all the summer, I am sure; and Agatha talks of going to the seaside in the autumn. I do not think I shall like the sea so much as I like the river, but I want to see it. Jack, how is Mr. Gilead Beck? have you seen him lately?
gpt
Yes, I very often see him. We are great friends. But never mind him, Phil; go on telling me about yourself. It is a whole fortnight since I saw you.
human
Is it really? O Jack! and we two promised to be friends. There is pretty friendship for you! I am very happy, Jack. Agatha L'Estrange is so kind that I cannot tell you how I love her. Lawrence Colquhoun is her first cousin. I like my guardian, too, very much; but I have not yet found out how to talk to him. I am to have a horse as soon as he can find me one; and then we shall be able to ride together, Jack, if it is not too far for you to come out here.
gpt
Too far, Phil?
human
Agatha is writing letters. Certainly it must be pleasant to talk to your friends when they are away from you. I shall learn to write as fast as I can, and then we will send letters to each other. I wonder if she would mind being disturbed. Perhaps I had better not take you in just yet.
gpt
Will you come for a row with me, Phil?
human
In the boat, Jack? on the river? Oh, if you will only take me!
gpt
You will promise to sit perfectly still, and not move?
human
Yes, I will not move. Are you afraid for me Jack?
gpt
A little, Phil. You see, if we were to upset, perhaps you would not trust yourself entirely to me.
human
Yes, I would, Jack. I am sure you would bring me safe to the bank.
gpt
But we must not upset. Now, Phil.
human
Youth and beauty!
gpt
I like to _feel_ the river, said Phillis, softly.
human
It is pleasant on the bank, but it is so much sweeter here. Can there be anything in the world, she murmured half to herself,