human
You see there was nothing in it.
gpt
I see, answered Hinton. This was his first remark. He had not interrupted the progress of the narrative by a single observation; then he added,
human
But I think, if even your father does not feel disposed to help her, that we, you and I, Charlotte, ought to do something for Mrs. Home.
gpt
Oh, John dear, how you delight me! How good and noble you are! Yes, my heart aches for that poor mother; yes, we will help her. You and I, how very delightful it will be!
human
You will never have a secret again from me, my darling?
gpt
I never, never had one, she answered, for it was impossible for her to understand that this brief delay in her confidence could be considered a secret.
human
Now for my other news,
gpt
Now for your other news,
human
John, what is the thing you desire most in the world?
gpt
You, Charlotte.
human
John, you always said you did not like Uncle Jasper, but see what a good turn he has done us--he has persuaded my father to allow us to marry at once.
gpt
What, without my brief?
human
Yes, without your brief; my dear father told me this morning that we may fix the day whenever we like. He says he will stand in the way no longer. He is quite sure of that brief, we need not wait to be happy for it, we may fix our wedding-day, John, and you are to dine here this evening and have a talk with my father afterwards.