human
You know the beginning of the affair, I suppose, said Mary.
gpt
It was merely an observation of mine about the advantage it would be to Miss Cunningham to have music lessons. I know it was foolish in me to say it, because it was just after she had broken down in a piece she was playing; but I am in the habit of saying just what I think, so I often get into scrapes. I cannot tell why she should have been so angry, though; but she declared every one was trying to be impertinent to her, and that it was not my place to say what would be an advantage to her, that I was but a school-girl, and could not possibly know anything about it; and then she went on muttering something to herself about London, and that all the world would be mistaken; but I could not in the least understand what she meant.
human
And did you say you were sorry?
gpt
Yes; I begged her pardon immediately, but that did not satisfy her, and I saw she wished me to retract, or at least to say something in her praise; but that I could not do--I could not tell her anything that was not true, for the world.
human
No, of course not, said Amy;
gpt
I don't know, replied Mary,
human
I cannot think there is anything to be done, said Amy,
gpt
I have talked to them all, excepting you, replied Mary,
human
I daresay I should, replied Amy;
gpt
That is what I do sometimes, I am afraid, said Mary;
human
Miss Morton is sincere, replied Amy, thoughtfully;
gpt
Miss Morton is so gentle, said Mary;
human
Perhaps, said Amy, hesitatingly,
gpt
I know what you mean, exclaimed Mary.
human
I know I am abrupt. Mamma is often telling me of it, and I daresay I was wrong last night; but what is to be done now?
gpt
There is papa calling me, said Amy,
human
I wish I could stay; but indeed I must not keep him waiting.
gpt
I do not think I shall go down-stairs again, she said.
human
We are to set off very soon, and I cannot meet Miss Cunningham.
gpt
But she will not think about such a trifle still,
human
Yes, indeed, she will, replied Mary;
gpt
I cannot tell you how she looked this morning at breakfast. I am sure that piece of music must be a tender subject with her.
human
I must not wait a moment, she said, as she wished her
gpt