human
That was a nice ending, remarked the little girl.
gpt
I like it.
human
Yes; very satisfactory, wasn't it?
gpt
How will the next story end, happily or sadly?
human
I haven't thought of it yet. You shall know to-morrow.
gpt
I think I must go now, said the little girl.
human
I promised my little cousin to have a game of nine-pins with her before bed-time.
gpt
Wait, said the Marionette.
human
I have something to tell you. I think to-morrow evening will be the last time I shall be able to speak with you. My power of talking to a Mortal is going; it will not last after our next meeting.
gpt
Oh, I _am_ sorry! exclaimed the little girl.
human
I do not leave till two days after to-morrow, and I thought that you would be able to go on telling me stories up to the very last evening.
gpt
It will be impossible,
human
And after to-morrow we shall not be able to talk to each other any more, exclaimed the little girl.
gpt
Oh, how sad!
human
Never mind, even if we cannot talk we can remain good friends. The deepest friendship is often the quietest.
gpt
Then we can be very great friends indeed, said the little girl with much affection.
human
I am so glad, dear!
gpt
I am going out to-morrow afternoon to see the pantomime, but I shall come here as early as I can, she added as she went away.
human
Don't you be late.
gpt
No, I won't,
human
Remember!
gpt
Yes, I'll remember.
human
I'll tie a knot in my hair, so that when I brush it I shall feel that there is something to recollect.
gpt
That's a good idea,