human
What is the matter with Niall? she asked.
gpt
I met him and he would not look at me. I called his name, but he ran away and would not speak.
human
He will tell you all in good time,
gpt
It is you! she said, looking at me keenly, with a glance like that of her kinsman.
human
You have been vexing him: saying something that he did not like.
gpt
We must all have things said to us that we do not like, when it is for our good,
human
I wish you had never come here! I wish you would go away!
gpt
See, how useless is ill-temper! I said; for I was rather annoyed by her petulance.
human
You have spoiled your pretty shoe. And as for going away, when I go, you will go too.
gpt
I--go--with you? Where?
human
All the way to America.
gpt
To America!
human
Yes; over the great sea, I went on,
gpt
But I don't want to see them!
human
That is not a nice way to put it, dear, I said gently.
gpt
I hope, indeed, you will be a very good girl and give me as little trouble as possible. You will have to leave your wilful ways in the mountains with the sprites.
human
Niall will never allow it!
gpt
Niall has just said 'Yes.' So I give you a month to prepare,
human
Niall has said 'Yes'!