human
Martha, bring me my hot water, and leave me alone.
gpt
C. F.,
human
How very strange! she said;
gpt
I am so sorry that I overslept myself, she said.
human
I was like one of the Seven Sleepers.
gpt
My dear, I should not have minded if you had not come down till midday. After a first ball you must be tired.
human
I meant--last night.
gpt
How, last night?
human
I mean when I went to dress.
gpt
Oh, you were punctual enough. When I was ready you were already in the hall.
human
I am sure, said her aunt,
gpt
I hope you are not very tired, auntie darling,
human
Nothing to speak of. I like to go to a ball; it recalls my old dancing days. But I thought you looked white and fagged all the evening. Perhaps it was excitement.