human
Toby has made an impression, explained Alice,
gpt
Dear Toby, you made an excellent impression, said Kit, taking his arm, as he stood rather hot and stiff under the chandelier.
human
I'm very much pleased with you, and I'll remember you in my will.
gpt
If he'll promise to remember you in his! said Jack, who had returned from speeding the parting guest.
human
That should be worth something.
gpt
Answer them back, Toby, said Kit.
human
Hit out.
gpt
A lovely man, said Tom,
human
More than can be said for you, old chap, remarked Toby.
gpt
Tom, how gray you are getting!
human
Yes, I've no chance. But you are in luck, Toby. The girl is charming, and her mother is unique.
gpt
I haven't the slightest idea what you are talking about, said Toby, amid loud laughter and a shrill cat-call from Alice.
human
Well, I'm going, Kit. Good-night; and try to teach Tom manners.
gpt
Don't go, Toby, she said.
human
Stop and play a bit. You like baccarat. And don't mind what Tom says. You're a credit to the family.
gpt
Toby will bring the family more credit,
human
Tom, be quiet, said Alice.
gpt
When you try to chaff people, it is like an elephant dancing on eggshell china.
human
Toby, Alice is calling you eggshell china. Lovely but homely.
gpt
Awfully sorry, Kit, said Toby,
human
Well, if you must go, you must, she said.
gpt
Let's see you again soon, old boy.
human
Dear Toby! said Kit,
gpt
There is a phenomenon in hypnotism called suggestion, Kit, he said, as she took a seat beside him.
human
If a thing is suggested to the subject, the suggestion is followed. Did you suggest it?
gpt
Oh, in a sort of way. But Toby isn't hypnotized; he's fascinated. I am delighted he takes it seriously. She is a sweet girl, and I would sooner have Toby for my husband than anyone. I shall get him to marry me when Jack dies, like the woman in the parable. Oh, they have just put out a little green table. How queer of them! And cards! Well, I suppose, as it is there---- You play baccarat, I think, Mr. Alington?
human
I shall be delighted to play, he said.
gpt
I find it very soothing after a tiring day; one does not have to think at all. I used to play a good deal in Australia, and, dear me, yes! I had the pleasure of playing the other night at your house, Lady Haslemere. Odd games we used to have in Australia. One had to keep both eyes open to see that nobody cheated. Indeed, that was not very soothing work. I have seen five nines on the table before now, which really is an excessive number. Embarrassing almost.