human
Say, Mr. Walmsley, she began, and her voice seemed to come from her forehead--it was so shrill and nasal;
gpt
I should say about thirty-five minutes--in that! I replied.
human
A taxi would do it in a quarter of an hour.
gpt
None of your taxis for me! Mrs. Bundercombe declared warmly.
human
I am not disposed to trust myself to a piece of machinery that can be made to tell any sort of lies. I like to pay my fare and no more. If thirty-five minutes will get me to St. Pancras, then I guess I'll make my train.
gpt
You are leaving us for a few days?
human
I have received a dispatch, Mrs. Bundercombe announced, drawing a letter with pride from an article that I believe she called her reticule,
gpt
Very gratifying!
human
How the woman knew that I was in England, Mrs. Bundercombe continued, carefully replacing the missive,
gpt
I cannot imagine; but I suppose these things get about. In any case I felt it my duty to go. Some of us, Mr. Walmsley, she added, regarding me with a severe air,
human
I wish you a pleasant journey, Mrs. Bundercombe, I said, raising my hat.
gpt
I suppose I shall find Eve in?
human
No doubt you will!
gpt
I am taking a temporary secretary with me, Mrs. Bundercombe explained.
human
Recent reports of my speeches in this country have been so unsatisfactory that I have lost confidence in the Press. I am taking an experienced shorthand-writer with me, who will furnish the various journals with a verbatim report of what I say.
gpt
Much more satisfactory, I am sure, I agreed, edging toward the house.
human
I wish you a successful meeting, Mrs. Bundercombe. You mustn't miss your train!
gpt
And I trust, Mrs. Bundercombe concluded, as she turned to enter the cab,