human
I suppose you wonder what brought me out there?
gpt
In a general way--yes, he answered frankly.
human
But I don't wish you to feel under any obligation to tell me. I see you as you sit there,--that is enough.
gpt
There is so little else, she replied. She hesitated, then added,
human
That is, that anyone seems to understand.
gpt
You really had no place to which you could go for the night?
human
No. I am an utter stranger here. I came up this morning from Newburyport--that's about forty miles. I lost my purse and my ticket, so you see I was quite helpless. I was afraid to ask anyone for help, and then--I hoped every minute that I might find my father.
gpt
But I thought you knew no one here?
human
I don't. If Dad is here, it is quite by chance.
gpt
It is wonderful how you came to me,
human
I saw you twice before.
gpt
Once, she said,
human
You noticed me?
gpt
Yes.
human
Yes, she repeated,
gpt
I noticed you because of all the faces I had looked into since morning yours was the first I felt I could trust.
human
Thank you.
gpt
And now, she continued,
human
I feel as though you might even understand better than the others what my errand here to Boston was. She paused again, adding,
gpt
I should hate to have you think me silly.
human
Go on,