human
Have you news of Lady Johnson and of Mistress Swift?
gpt
No, sir. How should news come to us here?
human
I thought there might be channels of communication.
gpt
I know of none, sir. York is far, and the Canadas are farther still. No runners have come to Summer House.
human
Still, said I,
gpt
Sir?
human
Is that not true?
gpt
Did not Lady Johnson's brother come here in secret to give her news, and take as much away?
human
Once, said I,
gpt
And am so,
human
And have a Tory lover.
gpt
Do you mean Captain Watts?
human
Yes, I mean him.
gpt
He is not my lover.
human
I ask your pardon. The inference was as natural as my error.
gpt
Sir?
human
Appearances, said I,
gpt
Are you my lover, sir?
human
I?
gpt
Yes, you, my lord. Are you one of my lovers?
human
I think not. Why do you ask me that which never could be a question that yes or no need answer?
gpt
I thought perhaps you might deem yourself my lover.
human
Why?
gpt
Because you kissed me once,--as did Captain Watts.... And two other gentlemen.
human
Two other gentlemen?
gpt
Yes, sir. A cornet of horse,--his name escapes me--and Sir John.
human
Who!
gpt
Sir John Johnson.
human
The dissolute beast! said I.
gpt
Had I known it that night at Johnson Hall----
human
I am sorry for my heat, said I.
gpt
Your conduct is your own affair.
human
You once made it yours, sir,--for a moment.