human
Mamma, have you any idea what papa means to do?
gpt
In what way, my dear?
human
Well;--I suppose he must have some plan.
gpt
You must explain yourself. I don't know why he should have any particular plan.
human
Will he go to London next year?
gpt
That will depend upon money, I suppose. What makes you ask?
human
Of course I have been very cruelly circumstanced. Everybody must see that. I'm sure you do, mamma. The long and the short of it is this;--if I give up my engagement, will he take us abroad for a year?
gpt
Why should he?
human
You can't suppose that I should be very comfortable in England. If we are to remain here at Caversham, how am I to hope ever to get settled?
gpt
Sophy is doing very well.
human
Oh, mamma, there are not two George Whitstables;--thank God. She had meant to be humble and supplicating, but she could not restrain herself from the use of that one shaft.
gpt
I don't mean but what Sophy may be very happy, and I am sure that I hope she will. But that won't do me any good. I should be very unhappy here.
human
I don't see how you are to find any one to marry you by going abroad, said Lady Pomona,
gpt
Then I am to be sacrificed on every side,