human
Most extraordinary!
gpt
You know perfectly well, Eugenia, she said heatedly,
human
Don't be so ridiculous, Nesta! Ruined! Really! It is quite true that, a long while ago, when he was much younger and not quite used to the ways of London Society, James was a little wild, but all that sort of thing is over now. He knows --she paused, setting herself as it were for the punch--
gpt
What!
human
Yes. Didn't you know? But of course you live so out of the world. Oh yes, it is extremely probable that Mr. Crocker's name will appear in the next Honours List. He is very highly thought of by the Powers. So naturally James is quite aware that he must behave in a suitable manner. He is a dear boy! He was handicapped at first by getting into the wrong set, but now his closest friend is Lord Percy Whipple, the second son of the Duke of Devizes, who is one of the most eminent men in the kingdom and a personal friend of the Premier.
gpt
Indeed? she said.
human
I should like to meet him. I have no doubt he knows our great friend, Lord Wisbeach.
gpt
Do you know Lord Wisbeach?
human
Oh yes, replied Mrs. Pett, beginning to feel a little better.
gpt
We have been seeing him every day. He always says that he looks on my house as quite a home. He knows so few people in New York. It has been a great comfort to him, I think, knowing us.
human
Poor dear Wizzy!
gpt
What!
human
I suppose he is still the same dear, stupid, shiftless fellow? He left here with the intention of travelling round the world, and he has stopped in New York! How like him!
gpt
Do you know Lord Wisbeach?
human
Know him? Why, I suppose, after Lord Percy Whipple, he is James' most intimate friend!