human
But if you did not go with John Gray, you danced with him, you talked with him?
gpt
No, replied Amy, quickly growing grave,
human
I didn't dance with him. But we talked yes--not much; it was a little too serious for many words,
gpt
Ah! she murmured to herself.
human
It is too late! too late! She passed her fingers slowly across her brow with a feeling that life had turned ashen, cold, barren.
gpt
How is Kitty? she asked quickly.
human
Well--as always; and stupid.
gpt
She is always kind and good, isn't she? and faithful.
human
Kindness is not always interesting, unfortunately; and goodness is dreadful, and her faithfulness bores me to death.
gpt
At least, she was your hostess, Amy.
human
I lent her my silk stockings or she'd have had to wear cotton ones, exclaimed Amy, laughing.
gpt
We're even.
human
If you were merely paying for a lodging, you should have gone to the inn.
gpt
There was nobody at the tavern who could wear my silk stockings; and I had spent all my money.
human
I certainly do-- more's the pity. She has such big feet!
gpt
Aunt Jessica, she observed at length, looking round at her aunt.
human
You have to work too hard. And I have always been such a care to you. Wouldn't you like to get rid of me?
gpt
Is that a threat, Amy?
human
You have had so much trouble in your life, Aunt Jessica; so much sorrow.
gpt
Amy, have I ever spoken to you of the troubles of my life?
human
You have not.
gpt
Then will you never speak of them to me never again--while you live!
human
At least, I have always been a trouble to you. You sew for me, cook for me, make the garden for me, spin and weave for me, and worry about me. Uncle has to work for me and support me.
gpt
You have been a great pleasure to him and to me! The little I have done, you have repaid a thousand fold. Think of us at night without you! Your uncle on one side of the fireplace--me on the other, and you away! Think of us at the table--him at one end, me at the other, and you away! Think of me alone in the house all day, while he is in the fields! Child, I have depended on you--more than you will ever understand!
human
Aunt Jessica, observed Amy with the air of making a fine calculation,
gpt
Amy!
human
Perhaps you would think more of him!
gpt
Amy!
human
Perhaps if neither of you had me to depend on, you might depend more on each other and be happier.
gpt
You speak to me in this way--on a subject like this! You'd better go!
human
Aunt Jessica, replied Amy, never budging,