Then thus conclude I, since that God of heaven Will not that these philosophers neven How that a man shall come unto this stone, I rede as for the best to let it gon.

In the empty immensity of earth, sky, and water, there she was, incomprehensible, firing into a continent.

“Anthea hasn't a notion in her head but to vamp a lot of silly mugwumps. She's set her heart on that tennis bloke[…]whom the papers are making such a fuss about.”

You could introduce the GC to a friend or family member who could birdysit for you while you are away, and it would be plenty of time for them to get to know one another. You would be surprised at how happy the GC would be to see you after your trip, especially if you stop at the pet or grocery store on the way home for a special treat.