human
Dear me, dear me! she twittered, in her dry little fashion, before they had time to realize the fact that she was there.
gpt
I hope I'm not interrupting you.
human
Evie dear, come in. Miriam threw the packet on a table, and went forward. Ford followed, trying to regain the appearance of
gpt
No, no, Evie cried, waving Miriam back.
human
I only came--for nothing. That is--But I'll go away and come back again. Do you think you'll be long? But I suppose if you have secrets--
gpt
No, darling, you must stay. You're absurd. Mr. Strange and I were just--talking.
human
Yes, so I saw. That's why I thought I might be _de trap_. How do you do! She put out her left hand carelessly to Ford, her right hand still holding the knob, and twisted her little person impatiently. Ford held her hand, but she snatched it away.
gpt
There's not the least reason why I should stay, do you see? she hurried on.
human
I only came with a message from Aunt Queenie.
gpt
I'm sure it's confidential, Ford laughed,
human
You can do just as you like, Evie returned, indifferently.
gpt
Cousin Colfax Yorke, she added, looking at Miriam,
human
Certainly, I'll come, dear--with pleasure.
gpt
And I'll go, Ford said;