human
Just so, said Vance;
gpt
You May get up, Lionel; I have done with you for the present.
human
And me too--may I see?
gpt
No, but you may talk now. So you had a doll? What has become of it?
human
I left it behind, sir. Grandfather thought it would distract me from attending to his lessons and learning my part.
gpt
You love your grandfather more than the doll?
human
Oh! a thousand million million times more.
gpt
He brought you up, I suppose? Have you no father,--no mother?
human
I have only Grandfather.
gpt
Have you always lived with him?
human
Dear me, no; I was with Mrs. Crane till Grandfather came from abroad, and took me away, and put me with some very kind people; and then, when Grandfather had that bad accident, I came to stay with him, and we have been together ever since.
gpt
Was Mrs. Crane no relation of yours?
human
No, I suppose not, for she was not kind; I was so miserable: but don't talk of it; I forget that now. I only wish to remember from the time Grandfather took me in his lap, and told me to be a good child and love him; and I have been happy ever since.
gpt
You are a dear good child, said Lionel, emphatically,
human
When your grandfather has received from me that exorbitant--not that I grudge it--sum, I should like to ask, What will he do with it? As he said it was a secret, I must not pump you.
gpt
What will he do with it? I should like to know, too, sir; but whatever it is I don't care, so long as I and Grandfather are together.
human
Well, how goes on the picture?
gpt
Tolerably, for the first sitting; I require two more.
human
Certainly; only--only (he drew aside Vance, and whispered),
gpt
Take the money now.
human
Well, thank you, sir; you are sure now that we shall not run away; and I accept your kindness; it will make all safe.