human
Cornelius, said Humphrey,
gpt
Joseph is greatly changed since she came.
human
He is, Humphrey; now you mention it, he is. And you think----
gpt
I am afraid, Cornelius, that Joseph, a most thoughtful man in general, and quite awake to the responsibilities of his position----
human
It is not every younger son, brother Humphrey, who has thought of changing his condition in life.
gpt
He has her to breakfast with him; she walks to the office with him; she makes him talk at dinner; Joseph never used to talk with us. He sits in the drawing-room after dinner. He used to go straight to his own room.
human
This is grave, said the Poet.
gpt
You must not, my dear Humphrey, have the gorgeous colouring and noble execution of your groups spoiled by the sordid cares of life. If Joseph marries, you and I would be thrown upon the streets, so to speak. What is two hundred a year?
human
Nor must you, my dear brother, have the delicate fancies of your brain shaken up and clouded by mean and petty anxieties.
gpt
Humphrey, said the Poet,