human
And now, Mr. Dale, resumed Hermia, presently,
gpt
I want you to tell me what the relationship is between Miss Pengarvon and myself--for that we are related in some way I feel as sure as that I am sitting here.
human
You munna ask me, Miss Hermy, answered the old man with a long, slow shake of his head.
gpt
I darena answer any questions. My mistress bound me by an oath not to speak a word to a soul about--about the matter that is between her and me till she gives me leave to do so.
human
At least you cannot refuse to tell me this, she said, her blue eyes luminous with a sort of yearning pathos.
gpt
You cannot refuse to tell me whether my father and mother are still living?
human
Think, think what it must be not to know even as much as that, she added pleadingly.
gpt
In so far, I am worse off--Heaven help me!--than the meanest beggar's child that tramps the streets.
human
Let the mistress blame me, I dunna care. She shall be told, muttered Barney, half-aloud. Then he cleared his voice, and squeezing one of the little hands that held his, he said,
gpt
My bonnie darling, I never knew your father--never even heard his name, and canna tell you aught about him. But your mother--ah! Your mother!
human
Yes--what of her?
gpt
She died a few weeks after you were born.
human
Go in and comfort the poor child, he said.
gpt
She needs it sorely, and your own heart will teach you how best to do it.