human
You seemed so happy this afternoon, dear, she said, stroking his hair,
gpt
I talked like a fool this afternoon!
human
Why, no, dear, only--not quite like yourself.
gpt
Well, the fact of the matter is --this after a minute's thought--
human
I have a frightful headache. I suppose it comes from this trouble with my eyes. I thought I wasn't going to be able to keep up, and in my efforts to do it, I --he paused and then laughed rather harshly--
gpt
I knew it was something like that, she said simply. Then, after a minute:
human
Is there anything I can do for the head?
gpt
And I won't talk, dear, he said gently;
human
I'll just rest a little.
gpt
You know, sweetheart, resting her cheek upon his hand,
human
I don't like those dark glasses at all. I'll be so glad when you don't have to wear them.
gpt
Why?
human
Because they shut me out. I always seem closer to you when I can look into your eyes.--Oh--does it pain so?
gpt
That did hurt, he admitted, his voice low.
human
I--I'd better not talk for a little, dear.