human
I know it is hard for you to have us here, she said,
gpt
My dear, said Miss Sarah,
human
I have no right to feel. It is Mary's house, and I am simply doing as I know she would wish to do. I am not to be considered at all in the matter.
gpt
Please don't give yourself any anxiety, she went on.
human
When I saw your mother, feeble and dependent; when I saw your white hair, Helen Corner, and realized what the years had done for you, and that you were homeless by the power of the Almighty's elements, do you think I did not understand that He meant to teach me, too, not to set up my puny little will against His? We are all children of one Father and you are one of my sisters.
gpt
Thank you, said Miss Helen gently.
human
I understand, too, and I thank you. Now, please, may I tell you of a little project of mine?
gpt
I have been thinking, began Miss Helen,
human
I think Mary would say it was the very thing to do, if it suited you.
gpt
I think it would be better for mother to have a place she could call home. This is where she lived when she was first married, before my grandparents died and she went to Uplands. It is familiar to her. She could be near the children and yet could have the quiet which she is accustomed to. We can have Martha to do our work and I do not see that we could do better. Then, too, she paused in some embarrassment,
human
That must be settled by you and Mary, she said.
gpt
As for the rest, I know she will consent.
human
Then will you send for Martha? And I am sure we shall be able to get settled very soon.