human
I'm afraid I did,
gpt
Well, bless yo' heart, Ise got fo' pickaninnies of ma own! she exclaimed amazingly.
human
Three triplets and one single!
gpt
Galadia! I exclaimed.
human
And you are still working here. Why didn't you write me you had married!
gpt
Well, dat no-count nigger what Ah married wiv--he spen' so much time in de jail Ah reckoned Ah couldn't afford to lose all dem handsome single wages you done been sendin' me.
human
I see! I replied.
gpt
And now tell me--is my sister at home?
human
Ain't home yet! she said.
gpt
Reckon you didn't tell her you was comin'? No! Well, jes' yo' set in de parlor an I fotch you a nice cup tea!