human
Who is Althea Morton, Jerry?
gpt
She's a great friend of Mrs. Brendon's.
human
Are you going to paint her, Jerry?
gpt
Probably. I begin on Mrs. Brendon's portrait very soon, and several other commissions will follow, I think.
human
I told you that they would get you, that crowd.
gpt
Don't worry, Bobs. This is my opportunity and I am going to grab it.
human
Good luck, Jerry. Morituri Salutamus.
gpt
Don't be a bally ass, Bobs. I've got to have a tea for the dear ladies next week. Will you and Jinny take charge?
human
Yes, if I can get down the hall to your door. I'm all in bits to-day.
gpt
We'll manage it. Friday is the day.
human
Going to have Jane?
gpt
Of course. How could any one have a party without Jane?
human
Doesn't it complicate it somewhat that she appeared in the pageant as one of them, as it were? Wouldn't it make the dear souls mad to find her acting as waitress at your party? They'd treat her like a dog.
gpt
I hadn't thought of that. Would she understand, though, if I left her out?
human
She'll understand. I'll keep her here for the day, on some pretext.