human
I wouldn't be too abrupt. She will want a little breathing time after this affair. See Mrs Masters if you like, and for the rest go quietly to work.
gpt
Enough! I shall go at once and see if her mother is returned. _Addio_, best of friends. But at the door he came back:
human
You would really wait?
gpt
My dear fellow, I'm no prophet. I only say what I should do if I were in your shoes.
human
I shall do it. Ah, a thought strikes me! That is your dog, is it not? And she likes him, I have heard her speak of him--will you lend him to me? It would be so good to give her pleasure.
gpt
You and I are left pretty much to each other, old fellow, eh? said Jack, pulling the shaggy locks;