human
Who's there?
gpt
It is I, Maxie, she said in an undertone at the keyhole,
human
Zoe, you know. I want to say I'm ever so sorry for you, and always ready to do anything I can to help you.
gpt
Thank you, he said,
human
with a heavy sob,
gpt
I'm not fit company for you or any of the rest.
human
Yes, you are, you're as good as I am. But why can't you open the door? are you locked in?
gpt
No; but--papa said I--I must stay by myself for a week if--if I did what I have done to-day. So please don't stay any longer, though it was ever so good in you to come.
human
Good-by, then,
gpt
High minds of native pride and force Most deeply feel thy pangs, remorse! Fear of their scourge mean villains have; Thou art the torture of the brave.