human
and they must
gpt
and the doors were shut upon them. They heard the frantic cries outside, and a dense smoke came in upon them. Bewildered, despairing, fainting on every side, a scene of indescribable distress and confusion ensued. The flames were approaching. Already they felt their scorching breath, and the distracted mother, with a burst of passionate tears, folded her child, her sweet Margaret, her
human
My darling child--my own little Maggie,--life is sweet to both of us: _but we must die!_ The awful flames are coming nearer every moment. I cannot bear to think, that my darling should die by the torture of fire. Let us bid each other good-bye, Maggie, and jump into the water. We shall not suffer long; but, oh! how bitter to think I shall never more look upon my husband's face--never embrace my two noble boys!
gpt
Oh, mother! I cannot jump--I cannot jump! I am afraid! and her sweet little face grew more ghastly with terror.
human
Some one will surely come, dear mother; they will not let us die without trying to save us. Oh! they will _try_ to come! They will not let a poor little girl burn up in these dreadful flames! and if they save me, _I will save you, mother! I will never go without you!_