human
I tell you I felt it dreadfully when I was alone all that time. I enjoy having somebody to speak with now about poor Martha,
gpt
It was dreadful lonely for you, wa'n't it?
human
People meant well enough with their advice, but I was set so cross-wise that it all seemed like interference. I'd got to wait till the right thing came round--an' it come at last, announced Mr. Haydon handsomely.
gpt
I feel to be very grateful. Yes, I want to have Mis' Chellis come an' take tea, just as she used to. We'll look over what's left o' poor Marthy's little things, an' select something to give her for a remembrance. 'T ain't very likely she'll come 'way East again at her time o' life. She's havin' a grand time; it acts to me just like a last visit.
human
I'll make some nice pound-cake to-morrow, and we'll ask her next day,