human
Mother wants only your happiness; you know that, dear.
gpt
Well, then, there's nothing to worry about, said Honor, comfortably,
human
Mother wants real happiness for you, Honor, genuine, lasting happiness. That's why she wants you to be sure. And you cannot possibly be sure at your age.
gpt
Yes, I can, Muzzie, said Honor, patiently.
human
Surer than sure. Why,--haven't I always had Jimsy,--ever since I can remember? _Before_ I can remember? He's part of everything that's ever happened to me. I can't imagine what things would be like without him. _I won't imagine it!_
gpt
But you'll promise Mother to keep it a secret? You'll promise me faithfully?
human
Of course, Muzzie, if you want me to, but I can't see what difference it makes. I'll never be any surer than I am now,--and I can't ever know Jimsy any better than I do now. Why --she laughed--
gpt
She was aware of a new expression on her mother's lovely face and interpreted it in her own fashion.
human
I'm sorry if you don't like our telling Carter, Muzzie. We did it before you asked us not to, you know. He's always with us and I'm sure he'd have found out, anyway. She smiled.
gpt
Carter's funny about it. He acts--amused--as if he were years and years older, and we were babies playing in a sand box or making mud pies.