human
This is why she refused the Breckinridge invitation, thought Van Tassel hotly.
gpt
My poor, generous, blind father.
human
Your father said that if we were honest with each other, we should not do wrong, she said clearly,
gpt
An irresistible temptation, no doubt,
human
It _was_ a great temptation. I have the future of three children in my care, with all my inexperience; but the keenest pang in my helplessness was mother’s condition.
gpt
You are honest; if you were equally so with my father, I do not wonder it occurred to his great heart to do as he has done.
human
You are wrong to insult me, she said, controlling herself with heroic effort, for her hurt youth longed to seek relief in flight instead of waiting to parley.
gpt
You will soon know that Mr. Van Tassel loves me; and—and —suddenly turning suppliant,
human
with eager explanation,
gpt
I do not care for anybody.
human
A nice lookout for my father,
gpt
You will not understand—you will not approve! she said passionately, in a low voice that began to tremble. They were nearing her home now.
human
It is hard for you; perhaps it is wrong to you. So far as my own happiness goes, I could give it all up for your sake, for your rights are to be considered. Ah, there is mother in the window. She sees you, Jack!
gpt
Do you see the peaceful look in her face? went on the girl’s unsteady voice.
human
She has only looked like that since yesterday. No, with new strength, and no supplication in her manner as she unconsciously drew herself up,
gpt
I will not waver. Say what you please to me. Think what you will of me; I can have but one thought, I must have but one, and that is—mother!
human
Not one friendly word?
gpt
What do you want? asked the other.
human
That I should wish you prosperity?
gpt
You surely do not wish me ill, Jack?
human
You have just declared your intention not to consider me. What can my wishes be to you? My only course is to efface myself,