human
Now, then, little missis, said the younger man, rising and leading the donkey forward,
gpt
Dorlcote Mill is my home, said Maggie eagerly.
human
My father is Mr. Tulliver; he lives there.
gpt
What! a big mill a little way this side o' St. Ogg's?
human
Yes, said Maggie.
gpt
Is it far off? I think I should like to walk there, if you please.
human
No, no, it'll be getting dark; we must make haste. And the donkey'll carry you as nice as can be--you'll see.
gpt
Here's your pretty bonnet, said the younger woman, putting it on Maggie's head.
human
And you'll say we've been very good to you, won't you, and what a nice little lady we said you was?
gpt
Oh yes, thank you, said Maggie;
human
I'm very much obliged to you. But I wish you'd go with me too.
gpt
Ah, you're fondest o' me, aren't you? said the woman.
human
But I can't go; you'll go too fast for me.