human
Don't be shocked any! besought Lucas in his easy drawl.
gpt
I'm often awake at this hour. I guessed you wouldn't sleep if we woke you to go to your room, and I didn't quite like the thought of being down here out of reach. You are not vexed with me, I hope?
human
No, she said.
gpt
I am not vexed.
human
Dimsdale has been in and out, he said,
gpt
You look very uncomfortable,
human
My dear Lady Carfax, I am all right. The advantage of this position is that one can rise at a moment's notice.
gpt
Ah, please don't! she said, putting out a quick, restraining hand.
human
It hurts me to see you suffer on my account. It was too kind of you--much too kind--to stay with me like this. You will never know how much you have helped me, and I thank you for it with all my heart. Now please sit down again, and let me wait upon you for a change. Have you had anything to eat or drink?
gpt
I have been waiting for my hostess to join me,
human
Do you ever think of yourself at all?
gpt
A great deal more often than you imagine, smiled Lucas.
human
Must you really do the waiting? It's very bad for me, you know.