human
If it wasn't that we had been intimate when you stopped at our house, pursued Miss Jellyby,
gpt
I should have been ashamed to come here to-day, for I know what a figure I must seem to you two. But, as it is, I made up my mind to call: especially as I am not likely to see you again, the next time you come to town.
human
No! said Miss Jellyby, shaking her head.
gpt
Not at all likely! I know I may trust you two. I am sure you won't betray me. I am engaged.
human
Without their knowledge at home?
gpt
Why, good gracious me, Miss Summerson, she returned, justifying herself in a fretful but not angry manner,
human
But would it not be adding to his unhappiness, to marry without his knowledge or consent, my dear?
gpt
No, said Miss Jellyby, softening.
human
I hope not. I should try to make him happy and comfortable when he came to see me; and Peepy and the others should take it in turns to come and stay with me; and they should have some care taken of them, then.