human
I really don't think you ought to stay up here, Hope. To be candid, I don't just like your position. Of course, in this country, conventionalities don't count for much, but honestly I think this Livingston is caring for you.
gpt
What in the world put such an idea into your head?
human
Hope! reproved Mrs. Van Rensselaer.
gpt
You know it, and I know it, so what's the use of denying it? But, of course, if you think it's right----Really, I have nothing further to say except that I wish you would return with me, and bring your little Louisa along.
human
Has he any family? she suddenly asked.
gpt
I mean--_children_, Clarice.
human
I don't think so. But what difference would that make?
gpt
No difference in reality--but a heap of difference in my thoughts. If he had a family,--children,--it would seem more natural to think of him as being a married man, a family man. As it is, I will remember him as a true-hearted, free young Englishman.
human
I think, Hopie, his being married has spoiled a very pretty romance. I wish it might have been different, dear!
gpt
You are too sleepy to know what you think. Go to sleep and dream that I shall join you in New York as soon as the school is ended.