human
No mother could have had my interests more at heart, continued Mrs. Corner.
gpt
Think how she has toiled and sacrificed herself for me, and it is entirely due to her that I am able to go, for not only has she provided the money for my journey, an expensive one, but she has thought of a way to pay my board while I am away, and it is just here, Nan, that I shall have to depend upon you to stand by Aunt Sarah. Cousin Tom Gordon's two boys are to board here and go to school. They want to prepare for the University and it seems a godsend that they are coming this year, for it will make my going away possible. Of course this is a new element. Two boys coming into a family will make new conditions and you must consider that Aunt Sarah is very unselfishly and devotedly undertaking a greater responsibility than we have any right to ask of her. So, Nan, try to play the part of peacemaker always. Be the sweetener of tart speeches; be the sunshine that drives away the clouds. Aunt Sarah loves you and appreciates you, though she has a little crisp way which your over-sensitiveness finds harsh. Never mind that. Be patient and wise and sweet, so will you help your mother and bring her back speedily.
human
I'll try, oh, I'll try, said Nan. This was a secret indeed. What plans! What changes!
gpt
When do the boys come, and when do you go?
human
I go next week. Aunt Sarah will try to be here before I leave and before the boys arrive. They expect to get here on the fifteenth.
gpt
Such a little while; such a little while. Nan caught her mother's hand and covered it with kisses.
human
And when shall you be back?
gpt
That I cannot say. It will depend upon what the doctors say.
human
Are you going to tell the others why you are going?
gpt
No, returned Mrs. Corner slowly.
human
I think we will not tell them just why.