human
But now that I am here she does not speak. I have called her, but she will not answer; and yet she must be in trouble, for it was enough to make one weep to hear the way she spoke my name. It is strange--very strange! She has brought me all the way here, and now she hides herself from me.
gpt
Strange indeed, Letitia; but we will talk more fully in the morning, answered Miss Pengarvon, with an unwonted tremor in her voice.
human
It is very late now, and very cold; and we had better go back to bed.
gpt
But what if Isabel were to call again? What if she were really to want me for something?
human
I will sit up and listen, and if she--if anyone should call you, I shall be there to attend to the summons.
gpt
But you will wake me, will you not, if Isabel should ask for me again?
human
I promise you that I will.
gpt
Then I will go back to bed; though how you can say it is a cold night, Barbara, is more than I can think. I am all in a glow; feel at my hands.