human
You are returning at once to Boston?
gpt
Yes. I leave to-night.
human
I saw by your face as you came downstairs that you think my sister looks badly; but of course you do. Well, I believe there is nothing more, there are no more shocks that she can suffer—unless she should lose me, and I fancy I am long for this world; a shade of the girl’s pretty ironical smile flitted over her lips;
gpt
the hazel eyes suddenly became bright with unshed tears;
human
with vehemence,
gpt
I will not. I am going, we are going away to search for Clover’s girlhood. It must come back. She has been cheated out of it too soon.
human
Mrs. Van Tassel told me that you intend going West. Southern California will surely do her good.
gpt
I hope so. I am glad you have been here these last days. It has been a comfort to my sister.
human
Do you really think so?
gpt
Without doubt. I observed that she seemed less anxious about—everything, from the moment of your coming.
human
The matter of telling Jack had preyed upon her,
gpt
I suppose Jack must bear his troubles like the rest of the world, she answered with a tinge of hardness.
human
We thank you very much for everything, Mr. Page,
gpt
I would not have failed to be here for any consideration, Miss Bryant. I hope, looking into the girl’s eyes earnestly,
human
Thank you,