human
Jes' straighten the end, please--that's right,
gpt
My land! you do like childem--don't ye? So do I. They's jes' nothin' like 'em in this world.
human
Dinner's ready, said Sinth, when all the dainties had been set forth.
gpt
Heavens an' earth! I'm so glad t' see a woman I could lay right down an' bawl.
human
You have made me as happy as a young fawn, said Miss Dunmore.
gpt
I am not afraid of you or the children.
human
Are you afraid of _him?_
gpt
Yes; I am afraid.
human
He wouldn't hurt ye--he's jest as gentle as a lamb, said Sinth. She paused to cut the cake, and added, with a far-away look in her eyes,
gpt
Still an' all, I dunno what I'd do if he was to make love to me.
human
Men are awful cur'is critters when they git love in 'em.
gpt
I am sure that Mr. Master is--is a good man.
human
No nicer in the world, Sinth answered.
gpt
Pleasant spoke, an' he don't set around as if he wanted ye t' breathe fer him. He'll be a good provider, too.
human
Do you--do you think he would care to see me again?
gpt
Sinth answered, promptly.
human
Can't sleep nights, an' looks kind o' sick an' dreamy, like a man with a felon. Sinth looked into the eyes of the girl and added, soberly,
gpt
I guess _you're_ in love with him fast enough.
human
I do not know, said Miss Dunmore, with a sigh.
gpt
I--I know that all the light of the day is in his eyes--that I am lonely when I cannot find him.
human
It's love, said she, decisively--
gpt
I know what 'tis, she went on, sadly.
human
Had a beau myself once. Went off t' the war. After a little pause she added,
gpt
He never come back--shot dead in battle. She began to pick up the dishes. Having stowed them in a pail, she turned and said, in a solemn manner:
human
He was goin' t' bring me a gold ring with a shiny purple stone in it. Not that I'd 'a' cared for that if I could have had him.
gpt
Folks has to give fer their country, she added soon.
human
My father an' my gran'father an' my oldest brother an' my true love all died in the wars. I hope you'll never have to give so much.