human
Why, Honey! he said, as the brown head went down on his breast, and the quick sobs shook the slender form.
gpt
Now, now! What are you crying for? Do you want to go back to Grandmother's? You only have to say so, you know.
human
Do you want to go home with me--back to the ranch?
gpt
Don't, Honey, he said, and there was a catch in his own voice.
human
Don't, please. Uncle Cliff can't bear to have you cry. He'll hear those sobs every step of the way back to Texas--and long after.
gpt
Oh, no, you mustn't! I didn't mean to give way like that. I thought I was going to be all right--and then--all at once--it just had to come. It's homesickness. I've been fighting it for a month!
human
Remember you are responsible for Carita, too.