human
Better late than never, Miss Brancker, he said, his thin, careless laugh.
gpt
I suppose I'm just about in time to bid you good night.
human
Just about, answered the spinster, dryly.
gpt
We had some thought of sending the bellman round. We were anxious to know whether you were lost, stolen, or had strayed away of your own accord.
human
I daresay you know. Miss Brancker, that I sometimes try to earn a little money by making up tradesmen's books of an evening. Well, I've had a special job of the kind to do during the last week, and that's why I've not been near the Cottage.
gpt
Crown and Cushion.