human
Nothing has happened, she said,
gpt
Perhaps, said Phillis, smiling and looking at the beautiful face,
human
Then there would be an end that way.
gpt
I don't think we are wise in wishing troubles to be stronger than they are, she said gravely.
human
As it is, I fancy they are as much as we can manage.
gpt
I don't mind fighting; it is the waiting, said Bice with a little perverseness.
human
Why are women expected to be able to endure? Is it because they have the hardest work and the least credit always?
gpt
You can tell me something more as to what is making you unhappy, said Phillis, evading the question.
human
Has your brother himself written to you?
gpt
Yes, he has.
human
And are things going on no better?
gpt
You shall see for yourself, said the girl with a sudden resolve. And she produced a letter from her pocket.
human
The first part is nothing, she said, leaning on her hand and looking over Phillis's shoulder.
gpt
There, begin there.
human
Trent has been awfully useful to me, the letter said.
gpt
I don't know how ever I should have got through without him. It's not much use trying to explain, particularly to anyone who doesn't know the sort of life one has to live here; and I suppose a good lot of fellows buy their experience much in the same way as I've bought it, but that doesn't prevent one's seeing when one has made a fool of oneself. I expected by this time I should have been able to do something for old Kitty and you all. Better luck soon; I don't owe any money to a soul except Trent. You'll be glad to hear he has got it all into his own hands, and, of course, I feel pounds more comfortable. By the way, he says he has done it for you, and that I may tell you so.
human
Well?