human
Don't you think the leaving off of all ornaments is sometimes just as much a coquetry as the wearing of them would be? It certainly challenges notice even more, doesn't it?
gpt
It depends on whether one happens to possess them, I should say,
human
About their drawing attention, or their absence drawing it? I suppose so. But when you don't know which it is, but judge by the richness of the gown that the wearer can afford them--
gpt
I'm no judge of the richness of a gown.
human
I am, then. That is the most wonderful lace--anybody can see--at least any woman.
gpt
Tell me, Miss Everett, --Leaver made a determined effort to get away from the personal aspect of the subject,--