human
But you didn't come over from England all alone?
gpt
It took only seven days from Liverpool to New York, said the other girl, looking at Betty steadily, still with that lack of animation in her face.
human
I might have come alone; but it was better for me to travel with somebody, owing to the emigration laws of your country. I traveled as nursemaid to a family of Americans. But I separated from them in New York and came here.
gpt
Oh! Betty exclaimed, not meaning to be impertinent.
human
You had friends here in Georgetown?
gpt
I thought I had a relative in Washington. I had heard so. I failed to find her so--so I found this shop, kept by a woman who came from my county, and she gave me a chance to wait shop,
human
Mrs. Staples lets me knit these blouses to help out, for she cannot pay large wages. The trade isn't much, you see. This one, I am sure, will look lovely on you. I hope the price is not too much?
gpt
Not a bit, if it will fit me and I have that much money in my purse,
human
And I'll buy that other one you are knitting, Betty hurried to say as she shook the purse and dug into it for the silver as well as the bills she had left after her morning's shopping.
gpt
I know that pretty blue will just look dear on a friend of mine.
human
Dear me! breathed the shopgirl, in reply to Betty's promise,
gpt
I shall like that. It will help a good bit--and everything so high in this country. A dollar, as you say, goes hardly anywhere! And this one will fit you beautifully. You can see yourself.
human
Of course it will. Do it up at once, cried the excited Betty.
gpt
Here is the money. Twelve dollars. I was afraid I didn't have enough. And be sure and keep that blue one for my friend. Maybe she will come for it herself, so give me a card or something so she can find the place. Shall she ask for you?
human
If you please,