human
Aren't you happy, haven't you been happy here?
gpt
Why of course I have, you dearest of dear old mums, cried Helena, and pressed her lips against her mother's cheek;
human
But----? asked her mother, smiling sadly. How ridiculous, how almost tragic, it all was! She threw back her mind to her own first romance and wondered where the man was now.
gpt
But----? Tell me, dear. I shall quite understand and I am sure you need not feel afraid of me!
human
But----, she said once again; and then, suddenly inspired, she started rapidly;
gpt
Well, it is what you said just now. I--I _must_ live my own life. I want--I want to grow. I've not grown since I was fifteen. I felt so silly, like a child, when I was talking to--to Mr. Brett, and I am twenty now.
human
And so, said Mrs. Hallam, trying not to smile,
gpt
I want to marry Mr. Brett, she said with dignity,
human
Do you mean I have kept you back?
gpt
No, you've been splendid. Helena patted her hand.
human
No girl ever had such a good mother.... And now you are going to be good about this too, and not be troublesome and try to keep me here!