human
Ha! said Dotty in a dramatic whisper.
gpt
Finny is rushing the countess, I see. Look out, Betty. She'll cut you out with royalty.
human
Why should I mind, Dotty? laughed Betty.
gpt
I like Lucia and I think that she's going to take hold of things as you'd scarcely expect a girl that's been used to everything to do. She's got a lot of those old Romans in her, I imagine, to say nothing of what she gets of good American pep, if not so old! Oh, Dotty, I've got such _loads_ to do I haven't time to think about whether I get cut out with _anybody_!
human
Lessons getting on your nerves?
gpt
Somewhatly!
human
That's always the way at first. Cheer up. You're not interested, then, in hearing about the new sorority?
gpt
Well, I might have a little _natural curiosity_.
human
I'll say! I'll tell you everything I know at the first chance.