human
I think, she added,
gpt
I'm very sorry. I did not mean to vex you, mother, he whispered.
human
You're not angry with me, are you?
gpt
I _can't_ be angry with you, my darling boy. But I must do my duty. You know _he_ would say, I was right to correct you.
human
All right, mother. Good night. Good night, Mr. Rivers.
gpt
Good night, old fellow,
human
May I ask just one thing, mother?
gpt
You know we agreed not to tease Mr. Rivers with our affairs immediately on his arrival, Martin, replied his mother. Then, unable to resist his pleading face, she said,
human
If it really is only one question, perhaps Mr. Rivers would not mind----?
gpt
What is it you want to know, Martin? Speak out,
human
It's about the question I asked in my letter, replied Martin, blushing and eager.
gpt
Don't you think I ought to try and help mother? And don't you think I might have a chance of earning something?
human
That's two questions, said Owen, with a smile.
gpt
But I'll answer them both. To number one, yes, undoubtedly. To number two, perhaps; but we must have patience.
human
There, mother!