human
Mother, did you notice Fred late last evening? What was the matter with him? He looked so grave and sober.
gpt
He has not told me anything at all, Dolly, but I imagine that he has spoken to Mary.
human
Oh, Mother, couldn't he see for himself that Mary cares nothing for him? The poor boy!
gpt
I am sorry for him, dear; I feared that he would speak too soon, but it was best to say nothing. Fred will not give up easily, and in time Mary may come to appreciate him. Now she does not give a thought to anything beyond her plans and her work.
human
I do not believe that she will ever change,