human
Think what a splendid thing it would be for the children,
gpt
But think what a desolate winter you would have here without them,
human
Oh, no, not desolate! said Mrs. March:
gpt
Why not consult them?
human
I know beforehand what they would say, answered Mr. March.
gpt
Nelly would say stay here, and Rob would say go. No: we must decide the question ourselves; and Mrs. March is right: we ought not to decide too hastily. We will let you know in the morning.
human
You understand, I hope, said Mrs. Cook,
gpt
I understand that, replied Mr. March;
human
Nonsense! said Mr. Cook.
gpt
The obligation is all on our side; and if you had ever had a poor helpless child like Arthur, you could realize it. Why, March, I'd give all my fortune this moment, and begin at the bottom and make it all over again, if I could see Arthur well and strong as your Rob.