human
Great effects may spring from trivial causes, she remarked, as she loosened a bracelet from her wrist. Then, unfastening her sleeve, and partially turning it up,
gpt
Look here, Mr. Moore.
human
I would not show that to any one in Briarfield but you, because you can take it quietly.
gpt
Certainly there is nothing in the little mark to shock. Its history will explain.
human
Small as it is, it has taken my sleep away, and made me nervous, thin, and foolish; because, on account of that little mark, I am obliged to look forward to a possibility that has its terrors.
gpt
Do you know that you try me? he said, smiling.
human
I am a patient sort of man, but my pulse is quickening.
gpt
Whatever happens, you will befriend me, Mr. Moore? You will give me the benefit of your self-possession, and not leave me at the mercy of agitated cowards?
human
I make no promise now. Tell me the tale, and then exact what pledge you will.
gpt
It is a very short tale. I took a walk with Isabella and Gertrude one day, about three weeks ago. They reached home before me; I stayed behind to speak to John. After leaving him, I pleased myself with lingering in the lane, where all was very still and shady. I was tired of chattering to the girls, and in no hurry to rejoin them. As I stood leaning against the gate-pillar, thinking some very happy thoughts about my future life--for that morning I imagined that events were beginning to turn as I had long wished them to turn----
human
Ah! Nunnely had been with her the evening before!