human
That old church is, I think, quite beautiful. I was exploring these woods with my little squirrels here, when I suddenly came upon this view, and here I stood for nearly ten minutes.
gpt
I'm very much obliged, I know, to Llanderris Church, and I'm glad you admire it, for I like it very much myself, said Cleve.
human
And so you have got two squirrels. I was so sorry to hear last Sunday that you had lost your little pet, Whisk. Wasn't that his name?
gpt
Yes. Poor little Whisk!
human
And you're not going to leave Malory?
gpt
Not immediately, I believe,
human
That makes me very happy for _three_ reasons, he said, lowering his voice.--
gpt
First, it proves that you have some confidence, after all, in me; and next, because it shows that you are not so troubled here as you feared you might be; and the third reason--perhaps you shall never know until, at least, you can guess it.
human
Yes; papa is not talking of leaving immediately, and I'm glad of it, for I know it was important that he should be able for a little time longer to remain in England. And now, I think my little squirrels want their nuts, and I must go.
gpt
Poor little prisoners! You're all prisoners here. You shut yourselves up so jealously, said Cleve.
human
The monastic spirit still haunts this place, I think. It must be that old convent ground. Almost every day I walk by this old place, and never have seen you once, even through the grille, until to-day.
gpt
I'm sure you'll shake hands before you go, Miss Fanshawe, won't you, through the grille--the hedge, I mean?
human
Well, I wish you good-bye,
gpt
And we are good friends?
human
Oh, yes.
gpt
And--and I'll tell you a secret, but you must forgive me.
human
Don't mind coming in, pray,
gpt
Only for a moment--only one word,
human
Well, laughed Miss Fanshawe, though he thought a little uneasily, for she glanced toward the house, and he fancied was thinking of Sir Booth.
gpt
If you _will_, I can't help it, only you must remember there are dogs in the yard, and, she added, more gravely,
human
Here I'm almost on neutral ground. It is only a step, and I'm gone. I want to tell you--you must forgive me--but it was I who ventured to send that little boy with those squirrels there. I knew how lonely you were, and I was selfish enough to wish to give you even so small an evidence of the sincerity of my professions--my anxiety to be employed.
gpt
That little boy promised to return, but has never come back,