human
Sally, he said softly,
gpt
Why, Jane, she replied simply--and truthfully,
human
I do like you. You know it.
gpt
But, Sally, --Jane's heart was pounding so that he could not keep the sound of it out of his voice, and his voice was unsteady enough without that,--
human
Oh, _Jane_! Sally was the picture of dismay; utter and absolute dismay. She had withdrawn from him a little. And she had forgotten the state of her spirits. She was startled out of her apathy.
gpt
I didn't know you were going to say that. Why, oh, why did you? What made you?
human
I simply had to. I have been holding it in as long as I could, and I couldn't see you feeling so, without--well, I had to. Jane spoke more rapidly now.
gpt
And, Sally, I realize the absurdity of asking you now, when I am not half through college and you are not through school, but we could wait--couldn't we?--and if you only felt as I do, it would be easier. I am--I shall have some money and I--
human
That is of no consequence, she said,--
gpt
I can't see why. Jane regarded her for some while without speaking. Sally, I suppose, had nothing to say.
human
Does that mean, he asked at last,
gpt
I should think you would know,
human
And--and you can't?
gpt
Not ever?
human
Well, he said, smiling mirthlessly and raising his hat,
gpt
No, she was decided about it; much more decided than was at all necessary.
human
You need not trouble to go back with me.
gpt
Oh, said Jane. He smiled again and flushed slowly.
human
Then, if you will excuse me, I will go to the station.