human
Thank you so much, Dr. Burton, I am very pleased to stay,
gpt
My boy, he said gravely,
human
Shall we do part of the Lesson together, Carol? It will be so nice. I have done part of it every morning with Miss Desmond.
gpt
Yes, I used to,
human
Do you study it alone now, Carol?
gpt
No, I never study it at all, Eloise. I have not a book. The book Cousin Alicia gave me Uncle Raymond has.
human
Then we can do it together every week from my book, cannot we?
gpt
No, Eloise, Uncle Raymond took my book away because he did not wish me to study it. Until he gives me permission, I cannot read it with you.
human
I am so sorry, Carol. The Rector always speaks so kindly to me when he sees me, I should not mind asking him to let you have it again--shall I? Perhaps he does not know how much you want it.
gpt
Auntie asked him when I was ill, and he would not. I do not think it would be any use for you to ask him, dear Eloise.
human
And wouldn’t you like to have my book sometimes, Carol?
gpt
Not without Uncle Raymond’s permission. He is my guardian. I must be obedient to his wishes. Don’t look sorry, Eloise. It is all right. We can only take one step at a time. It is sure to be given back to me when I am ready to take another step.
human
Will my book be taken away from me? Father and Mother are both pleased for me to have it.
gpt
Why, no, Eloise. The lesson I need to learn is perhaps not the lesson you need. Everyone who comes into Science has something to overcome--some particular lesson to master, Cousin Alicia said. Mine is obedience, cheerful, willing obedience, and every victory of Truth over error makes us stronger.