human
Love, did you ever hear anything half as sweet as that singing?
gpt
Yes, said Sedgwick,
human
I heard that same song once, more sacredly sung.
gpt
O James!
human
But that lady has a secret grief, certain, said Grace.
gpt
There was real sorrow in her tones, and there is a sorrow in her face, despite its superb serenity.
human
Well, she is a widow,
gpt
Yes, I know, was the answer;
human
Now I think, little one, that 'you have struck it,' as the miners say,
gpt
How do you mean?
human
Some one who would have made her his wife and worshiped her has gone, and she is miserable,
gpt
What makes you say that, dearest?
human
Because, replied Sedgwick,
gpt
I know it, and I know where he has gone, and she does not.
human
Why, what do you know of her? Did you ever meet her before?
gpt
No, I have never met her, but I have met some one who has,
human
O, tell me all about it!
gpt
Why, child, Sedgwick said,
human
Do you believe that can be true?
gpt
I know it, said the confident man.
human
The description an the singing tally, and the name is the same. Tom says her singing would make a lark, out of envy, 'fall outer a tree'.
gpt
Upon my soul!
human
What are you thinking of, sweet?
gpt
I was thinking what accidents our lives hang upon, she said.
human
O, love, suppose you had not fancied me at all, what would have become of me?
gpt
And suppose you had, when I did fancy you and you knew my heart was in the dust at your feet, that the touch of the hem of your robe upon me thrilled me like old wine; suppose then I had pleaded for your love, and though you felt it was mine and intended to give it to me, still had refused me; might you not be singing, Could you come back to me, Douglas, in tones to break any one's heart who might hear you?
human
There's more than all that to this, love; you men do not know much when it comes to the hearts of women. She had some other and good reason when she refused the true-souled man.
gpt
I believe now that you are right, my little sorceress, said Sedgwick,
human
I will tell you what, said Grace;
gpt
I will get as near her to-morrow as I can, and will try to coax her, hire her--if needs be--to accompany us to England.
human
A capital thought, my wise little wife! said Sedgwick.
gpt
Then when you gain her confidence, if you think it best, we will try and help her find the great-hearted man.
human
I believe you are an angel,
gpt
I know you are,
human
Mrs. Hazleton, soon after we reach England my husband will go away for four or five months. I shall be awfully lonesome. You have never been across the sea. Take pity upon me and be my guest for a few months until you weary of me.
gpt
I do not know how to thank you, but I came here to teach music. I have several pupils, and have a contract to sing in the choir of one of the churches. I need the little revenue that I receive, but if I could get released from my obligations I would most gladly go, for I do covet a change exceedingly.
human
Then, said Grace,
gpt
Indeed, I will, she answered,