human
I suppose your friends will come?
gpt
To the minute! Major Hume is punctuality itself. I fancy he will be a little astonished to-night.
human
I shall be pleased to meet him again. He was to bring Miss Hume?
gpt
Of course, said Mrs. Cruttenden, with a keen glance at him.
human
And Miss Heathcote, whom you asked about. No doubt she will be a trifle astonished, too. You do not seem quite so sure that the meeting with her will afford you any pleasure?
gpt
The most important question is whether she will be pleased to see me. I don't mind admitting it is one that is causing me considerable anxiety.
human
Wouldn't her attitude on the last occasion serve as guide?
gpt
I would like to believe that it did not, he said.
human
Miss Heathcote did not appear by any means pleased with me. Still, you see, you sometimes change your minds.
gpt
Yes, said Mrs. Cruttenden, reflectively.
human
Especially when the person who has offended us has been very ill. It is, in fact, the people one likes the most one is most inclined to feel angry with now and then, but there are circumstances under which one feels sorry for past severities.