human
You don't see anybody; the world waives its claim. But there was such distress in her face that his smile passed away, and he made a new effort to accommodate his suit to her mood.
gpt
Josephine, there's no eye on us except it's overhead. Tell me this; if he that was yours until ten years ago was looking down now and could speak to us, don't you believe he'd say yes?
human
Oh! I dunno. Not to-day! Not _dis_ day! The widow's eyes met his gaze of tender inquiry and then sank to the ground. She shook her head mournfully.
gpt
Naw, naw; not dis day. 'Tis to-day 'Thanase was kill'!
human
De man what kill' him git away! You t'ink I git marrie' while dat man alive? Ho-o-o! You t'ink I let Marguerite see me do dat! Ah! naw!
gpt
Describe the man to me. Describe him. How tall was he? How old would he be now? Did they try to catch him? Did you hear me talking yesterday about a man? Is there any picture of him? Have you got one? Yes, you have; it's in your pocket now with your hand on it. Let me see it.
human
Ah! I di'n' want you to see dat!
gpt
No, I don't suppose, as far as you know yourself, you did. He received it from her, and with his eyes still on her, continued:
human
No, but you knew that if I got a ghost of a chance, I'd see you alone. You knew what I'd ask you;--yes, you did, Josephine, and you put this thing into your pocket to make it easier to say no.
gpt
Hah! easier! Hah! easier! I need somethin' to _help_ me do dat? Hah! 'Tis _not_ so!