human
Dick, she said gently,
gpt
I hope we haven't been chaffing you when--when there's something serious?
human
No, no, ye couldn't call it serious.
gpt
I believe it is, because you were in good spirits till we began about that. Then you looked funny and--well, you don't look at all funny now. If there is anything--oh, don't despair! And all good, good wishes, dear Dick! Oh, what a pity this should come, just when everything else is looking so bright for you!
human
I tell ye, Winnie, there's nothing serious.
gpt
Very well, my friend,
human
Who'd look at me, anyhow? he had asked. Well, he certainly was not handsome. But Winnie remembered her two handsome men.
gpt
I should like to have a word with that girl!
human
Who'd look at me, anyhow? That protest his modesty made consistent with an aspiration for any lady; it need not be taken too seriously. But his abrupt curt answer about his prospects--
gpt
I have none