human
Mother, he said,
gpt
I want to be perfectly honest about this thing; I told you there is nothing that I could do against this man; as a matter of fact, there is one thing that I could _possibly_ do. It's a long shot, with the odds all against me, and, if I should fail, he would do me up, that's sure; still, I must admit that I see a chance, one small chance of--landing him. I thought I'd tell you because--well, I thought I'd tell you.
human
My boy! she cried.
gpt
My brave boy! I'm happy now. All I wanted was to have you think this thing over alone, and--decide alone. Good night, Paul! God bless you and--help you!
human
Good night, mother, he said fondly.
gpt
I will decide before to-morrow, and--whatever I do, I--I'll remember what you say.
human
It's all right, little mother, I see my way. I'm going to take the chance, and, he nodded confidently,