human
Dear uncle, she said,
gpt
I want you to tell me that you were not offended with me yesterday.
human
Offended with you, my poor child, said he, kindly;
gpt
Do not blame them, do not think of that, dear uncle, and believe only, how thankful I am that you have already shewn me so much kindness. I do not need consideration as much as I did, for I am quite resigned to all my losses now, and can go into the world and meet it with courage.
human
I wish you were not going on Wednesday, either, for I have business which I must attend to that evening, and I should like to have spent it with you.
gpt
Better as it is, said Mabel, smiling faintly,
human
I could not bear the thought of its being a last evening.
gpt
No, no,--not the last by many times, I hope, said her uncle,
human
None, I thank you,
gpt
You pain me, he said, taking out a well-filled purse.
human
See, I have been to the bank to replenish my store for you, you will not grieve me, I am sure.
gpt
No, no, dear uncle, said she, putting aside his hand.
human
I accept your kind offer, but will not take it now. Should I lose my health, or ever be really destitute--should all my bright visions fail, and leave me one among the many who know not where to find their daily bread while every friend shrinks from them--then I will come to you for my purse, but not till then. Nay, you know not how I prize my independence, do not take from me the only bright speck I see at this moment in my future course.
gpt
Noble-hearted girl, he said, looking almost proudly on the bright and beaming face which was turned to him.
human
Mind, I take that promise, and I shall return this purse to a place of safety, where it shall remain untouched for you. Ah, but I wish you could be with us still, I grieve, beyond expression, over the cause of your departure.
gpt
Oh, no, indeed, it is much better for me, very much better, if you knew all--do not think of it again; when I have got over the pain of parting from you, my kind, good uncle, I shall be very happy I have no doubt.