human
You know, Tom, that we all favor you immensely, as a future husband for Polly, but we certainly would discountenance any advances you might make right now, to turn Polly's thoughts from sensible work and endeavor, to a state of discontent caused by the dreams of young love. If you are not willing to be a good friend to the girl, now, and wait until she is older, before you show your intentions, then I will certainly do my utmost to keep Polly out of your way. But if, on the other hand, you promise to guard your expression and behavior, and only treat Polly as a good brother might, then we will do everything in our power to protect Polly from any other admirers and to further your interests as best we can. Do you understand, now?
gpt
If I thought I had a chance in the end, I would gladly wait a thousand years for Polly!
human
Well, you won't have to do that, laughed Anne.
gpt
In a few years, at the most, Polly will want to get out of business, and settle down like other girls--to a slave of a husband and a lovely home of her own that she can decorate and enjoy to her heart's content.