human
Two and two generally make four, I said,
gpt
She has heard them, Lord John!
human
You were talking so fast, we didn't interrupt. And I _wanted_ to hear. I thought you'd wish me to. You have a wonderful theory, but it's _all_ a mistake so far as the Sisterhood is concerned. The Head Sister is the _best_ woman I ever knew. I'm breaking my heart with shame because I deserted my post. Oh, don't think I blame _you_ for bringing me away, Lord John. I blame only myself. You were splendid. And I'm grateful for everything. To convince you of that, I promise if you can prove anything against the Sisterhood, I'll consider myself free from my bond--even before the twelve months are up. That's a _safe_ promise. You can't think what a beautiful letter the Head Sister has sent me this morning. I'm eager to go back and earn her forgiveness by helping in the work she'll give me to do. In justice to her I _must_ tell you a secret. That mask you saw--which prejudiced you--is to hide burns she got in saving a slum-child from death in a great fife. The Sister wears it to spare others pain. As for the _dream_--I have it everywhere, and often. Don't be anxious. I'll write, and--_you_ can write if you will. Dear Roger, is the car ready?
gpt
No, said Roger bluntly.
human
I hoped John would make you see reason.
gpt
I do see it, the girl answered.
human
I didn't last night.
gpt
How I wish you weren't over twenty-one!
human
As it is, I'm an old maid, and must be allowed to go my own way.
gpt
May I motor you and Roger to Pine Cliff, if you must go?
human
Yes.
gpt
You're going to lose her. You've failed, John Hasle, in the big crisis of her life and yours.