human
You touched me last night, and, when I turned my head, you would not speak. Why do you follow me like a silent ghost?
gpt
It was not, returned the lady, in a low voice,
human
What do you want of me? I have never done you any harm?
gpt
Never.
human
Do I know you?
gpt
No.
human
Then what can you want of me?
gpt
Here are two guineas in this paper. Take my poor little present, and I will tell you.
human
There is neither grown person nor child in all the large establishment that I belong to, who hasn't a good word for Sally. I am Sally. Could I be so well thought of, if I was to be bought?
gpt
I do not mean to buy you; I mean only to reward you very slightly.
human
If there is anything I can do for you, ma'am, that I will not do for its own sake, you are much mistaken in me if you think that I will do it for money. What is it you want?
gpt
You are one of the nurses or attendants at the Hospital; I saw you leave to-night and last night.
human
Yes, I am. I am Sally.
gpt
There is a pleasant patience in your face which makes me believe that very young children would take readily to you.
human
God bless 'em! So they do.
gpt
I am the miserable mother of a baby lately received under your care. I have a prayer to make to you.