human
Oh, no, no--wait!
gpt
That got up rebellion in me. All children have such periods, I've heard. I'm docile enough now. But before I was through with this one, Aunt Paula had to make my destiny clear to me--long before she meant to do so. And I grew to be resigned, and then glad, because it was a greater thing.
human
I must go back again. Between Aunt Paula and me there was always a great sympathy. It's hard to describe. Often we do not have to speak even of the most important things. When I come to know more about other people, I wondered at first why they needed to do so much talking. Things have happened--things that I would not expect you to believe--
gpt
I knew dimly, as a child knows, and accepts, that Aunt Paula had some wonderful mission and that it had to do with the other world--all you're taught when they teach you to say your prayers. Little by little she made me understand. I grew up before I understood fully. The Guides--Aunt Paula's--I have none as yet--had told her that I was a Light.
human
Light! he said;
gpt
Don't--you'll know soon why you mustn't. Oh, help me, for I am unhappy! She controlled a little upward ripple of her throat.
human
She, the Guides say, is a great Light, but I am to be a greater. They sent her to find me, and they directed her to keep me as she has--away from the world. When she first told me that, I was terrified. She had to sit beside me and hold my hand until I went to sleep. It's wonderful how quickly I do sleep when Aunt Paula's with me--she's the most soothing person in the world. If it weren't for her, I don't know what I'd do when I get into my tired times.
gpt
You're never going to have any more tired times, Light,