human
The tray there, please, Hawkins,
gpt
I am glad you have a fire, Betty, dear, said Miss Symes when the two were alone.
human
Now, you must be really hungry, for you had what I consider only a snatch-dinner. Shall I leave you alone to have your tea in comfort, or would you like me to sit with you for a little?
gpt
Oh, thanks so much! replied Betty;
human
I am afraid, my dear child, you are not very well.
gpt
On the contrary, I never was better,
human
Your headache quite gone?
gpt
Quite,
human
Well, dear, I am sorry you have had to undergo this unpleasant time of solitary confinement. But our dear Mrs. Haddo is not really angry; she knows quite well that you did not consider. She takes the deepest interest in you, Betty, my child.
gpt
Oh, don't speak of her now, please! said Betty with a sort of groan.
human
I would rather be alone.
gpt
Haven't you a book of any sort? I will go and fetch one for you; and you can turn on the electric light when it gets dark.
human
If you have something really interesting--that will make me forget everything in the world except what I am reading--I should like it.
gpt
Treasure Island.
human
Fanny, she said,
gpt
I have been to see her, she said.
human
Is she in bad spirits? It didn't occur to me that she was.
gpt
Oh, you have been to see her, have you?
human
Yes, only a short time ago. She looked very cold when I entered the room; but I took the liberty to light the fire, and sat with her until suddenly she got cross and turned me out. She is a very queer girl is Betty.
gpt
A very fine girl, my dear!