human
There is no need to say anything, she rejoined with an effort,
gpt
Women have few real friends, Mr. Benson; they make no mistake when they discover one.
human
Ah! he said,
gpt
I was hoping you would know that. It’s very true, Lady Delayne—perhaps the truest thing in life. Women make few friends—men forbid them to do so. But they need friends sometimes, need them very badly. Some day you might care to remember it. I would give a great deal to be at Andana should that day come—that is, if you are staying here?
human
I must stay some days yet; but not in this hotel, I think. It may be impossible for me to do so; in which case I must imitate you and take a chalet. Do you know if there is one to let?
gpt
There’s the very place for you, just by the Park Hotel. I looked over it, but it was too dear for me. They’ve left the servants—you can have it to-morrow, if you like. I’m sure you’d be very comfortable there.
human
You are very good, she said.
gpt
We shall be meeting in the morning. May I tell you then?