human
Have I been hearing things? N-no; only that the care of big estates is a matter of great responsibility--and anxiety.
gpt
That's what I tell papa, Miss Guion said, warmly, catching the concluding words.
human
It's a great responsibility and anxiety. He ought to be free from it. I tell him my marriage is a providential hint to him to give up work.
gpt
Perhaps I sha'n't get the chance. Work may give up--me.
human
I wish it would, papa. Then everything would be settled.
gpt
Some things would be settled. Others might be opened--for discussion.