human
Why, Aunt Jessica! she exclaimed indignantly,
gpt
I don't believe you are glad to see me, and throwing her arms around Mrs. Falconer's neck, she strained her closely.
human
But you poor dear auntie! Come, sit down. I'm going to do all the work now--mine and yours, both. Oh! the beautiful gardening! Rows and rows and rows! With all the other work beside. And me an idle good-for-nothing!
gpt
But you went to the ball, said the elder woman.
human
You were not idle there, I imagine. And a ball is good for a great deal. One ought to accomplish more there than in a garden. Besides, you went with John Gray, and he is never idle. Did--he--accomplish--nothing?
gpt
Indeed, he was not idle! exclaimed Amy with a jubilant laugh.
human
Indeed he did accomplish something--more than he ever did in his life before!
gpt
Ah! if it is too late, what will become of him?