human
And now, Ruth was panting and exhausted;
gpt
Ruth! You shall not so degrade yourself.
human
Yes! Yes! it is quite true. That is what I meant. I am not fit to touch--her nor him, and yet I shall shudder all my life--when I remember.
gpt
He may--not--wish--to claim you, dear,
human
But he must; he must! Now that she is going to her own; there is nothing left for me to do--but to go to mine.
gpt
This can go no further, Ruth. Drew rose hastily.
human
I am going to send Aunt Sally to you, and I must think things out. Calm yourself, dear. In all such times as these, a greater power than is in us, controls and gives strength. Let go--Ruth! Let the Power that is, take you in its keeping.