human
This is very sad and distressing, dear May. And her own eyes were full of tears.
gpt
However much I may disapprove --(the clinging arms around her shoulders relaxed their hold a little here; but she gently pressed the girl close to her again)--
human
I don't say that those duties are easy. Those who have no position in the world to keep up may be enviable in some respects. I'm sure I am often tempted to envy the people one sees riding in omnibuses, said Pauline, with what she felt to be a bold but forcible hyperbole.
gpt
But _noblesse oblige_. You and I are both born Cheffingtons. It may be all very well for the _bourgeoisie_ to indulge in sentiment, and sweet-hearts, and that sort of thing; but from us society expects something different. There are certain opportunities which, it appears to me, it is absolutely flying in the face of Providence to neglect. I know perfectly well that if the Hautenvilles had the slightest inkling of an idea that you had refused Mr. Bragg, Felicia would come flying back from Rome like a whirlwind. However, I will not dwell on that now. You are dreadfully worn out, my poor child, and your eyes will not be fit to be seen for a week. Rose-water the last thing before going to bed. There is nothing so soothing. Poor child! I _must_ steel myself to do my duty, May; but it really is excessively trying. Go to rest now, dear, and sleep off your agitation. To-morrow we will talk more calmly.
human
To-morrow I will go to Granny,
gpt
Ah, no, dearest! that cannot be. It is out of the question. But you may write to Mrs. Dobbs and hear what she says.