human
And, ma'am, what makes me the most anxious of all is the trinkets he do be givin' her. I'd never have known a word about it, but my hearin'--praise be to God for His goodness!--is mighty sharp, even though I haven't the sight of my eyes; and I heard some words he let fall, and next the sound of metal striking against metal, like the tinkle of a bell.
gpt
And then?
human
Why, then I taxed Miss Winifred with what was goin' on, and she's as truthful as the day and wouldn't deny nothin'. So she up and told me of the beautiful trinkets of real gold he gave her. And I was vexed enough at it, and bid her throw them in the fire; fearin' mebbe they were fairy gold that would be meltin' away, leavin' ill luck behind.
gpt
What did Winifred say to that?
human
She just fired up and bid me hold my peace, for a wicked old woman--she did indeed, ma'am.
gpt
But I know she didn't mean it, the darlin'! And she was that soft and lovin' after that I could have forgiven her far more.