human
I said that in two days the matter should be arranged, and so it must be, or the man will think we too break our promises.
gpt
You can assure him to the contrary, said Selina, with dignity.
human
In fact, why can't you arrange with him without going at all to Miss Balquidder?
gpt
You forget, Miss Balquidder's honest name is his only guarantee against the dishonesty of ours.
human
Hilary, you disgrace us--disgrace me--speaking in such a way. Are we not gentle women?
gpt
I don't know, Selina. I don't seem to know or to feel any thing, except that I would live on bread and water in order to live peaceably and honestly. Oh, will it ever, ever be?