human
There are, as you may remember, two or three people coming in to dinner, she said.
gpt
I have no doubt I could think out some excuse if you would sooner not come down.
human
Why do you think that would please me?
gpt
Well, said Hetty, a trifle drily,
human
I fancied you would sooner have stayed away. Your appearance rather suggested it.
gpt
I'm afraid I can't help that, she said.
human
Your friends, however, will presumably not be here for an hour or two yet.