human
Could I not see the children?
gpt
If you would go to Lost River camp.
human
I cannot, said she, with a touch of despair in her voice.
gpt
My father has told me never to go there.
human
I know you are one of the good men,
gpt
I am at least harmless, he answered, with a smile,
human
Tut, _tut!_
gpt
I would try to make you happier,
human
How?
gpt
I could tell you about many wonderful things. You ought not to stay here in the woods, he went on.
human
Do you never think of the future?
gpt
You _cannot_ always live at Buckhorn. Your father is growing old.
human
And he is well, said she.
gpt
My father has always taught me that Death comes only to those who think of him.
human
Even the great trees have to bow before him,
gpt
Let me be your friend,
human
But you--you would make me love you, said she,
gpt
Ah, but you do not know, he answered.
human
I love you, and, even now, you are like the heart in my breast--I cannot live without you.
gpt
Will you not stay a little longer?