human
Why ma'am, I thought you was never coming again to play on the piano; I _have_ missed it, that I have. It makes the old place seem that cheerful--I can almost fancy it's my poor young mistress come back again. She used to sit and play on that piano, by the hour together.
gpt
I am glad you have enjoyed it,
human
You haven't had much time for playing since your mamma has been ill,
gpt
To-day my mother has a visitor; Mrs. Joseph Fleming is spending the afternoon with her,
human
To be sure, ma'am, to be sure, a nice young lady, and so cheerful, said the good woman, bustling off to wind up the tall old clock with the wise-looking face, that had been allowed to run down since Hadria's last visit.
gpt
Seems more cheerful like,
human
And have you fed my birds regularly, Mrs. Williams?
gpt
Yes indeed, ma'am, every day, just as you used to do when you came yourself. And they has got so tame; they almost eats out of my hand.
human
And my robin? I hope he has not deserted us.
gpt
Oh, no, he comes right into the room sometimes and hops about, just as he did that afternoon, the last time you was here! I think it's the same bird, for he likes to perch on that table and pick up the crumbs.
human
Poor little soul! If you will give me a scrap of bread, Mrs. Williams----