human
Mother, were those angels?
gpt
No, she uttered harshly;
human
If you desire it, I will bring them here, into your home; but at one price--they will suffer pain and misery, and their joy will vanish. Do you want that?
gpt
Yes, said the woman,
human
I do. Why should not they watch and weep as we do?
gpt
Shall I fetch them?
human
Go, go; do you not see that my children starve? What do other people's children concern me?
gpt
Farewell for the present, she said;
human
I send you the angels and a good Christmas, have patience.