human
Is she out tonight? Is Mrs. Grewe out?
gpt
Yes--she's out,
human
Oh! of dismay, she turned and hurried away down the hall. She heard the maid's chuckle behind her.
gpt
Oh-h! She could feel her cheeks burning. And when she got back to her bedroom upstairs, out of the shame and humility rose a fierce anger which downed all her fears at the thought of this night or of anything else.
human
I'll never be like her! she exclaimed.
gpt
There'll never be a high hat in my hall at this time of night--nor a Boston old maid--nor a snickering telephone girl downstairs! Never! I'll make myself ugly first! For I'm not like you, I'm not like you! I've had a child, to begin with--and I'm going to keep him, he's mine!
human
If she believed in me--really believed in all that I was trying to do--she could give me just the advice I need! It may be I'm just silly--and she could give me her common sense! She might even talk to Joe herself--and make him realize my whole plan! If only I can get her to help me!
gpt
For I could do nothing, with him around. And I've got to do everything!
human
Please give this man my suit-case and put in what things I need. I shall stay here at the club awhile--it will be better all around. I am sorry for the scene I made and I don't want another. If you have any real explanation, send me word and I will come. But understand it has got to be real. If it is not we can't go on. I guess you see that.
gpt
Will you wait downstairs! she said.
human
It will take some little time to find the things my husband wants.
gpt
Oh, yes, but he'll make another! she thought.
human
Don't I know how he is--all tired and nervous and unstrung? If my explanation doesn't seem real he'll fly up and leave me, and then we'll be through!