human
Do you remember what I told you on the occasion of your first visit? she inquired very seriously.
gpt
You were both rude and disagreeable, but I said that I'd not trouble you again, so long as you left me alone.
human
Well, haven't I left you alone?
gpt
What do you call this?
human
That's a fact, said Silas after a pause.
gpt
But I just couldn't help myself. Honestly I'm sorry I came. I'm no match for you. I must bid you good-night. I hardly know what's come over me. If I've worried you, I'm truly sorry.
human
One of these days, she said very kindly, as she accompanied him to the door,
gpt
I'll send for you. At the proper time I'll give you some interesting news.
human
Well, I hope it will be good news; if so, it will be the first I have heard in many a long day. Good-night.
gpt
Why, I thought he was a cold-blooded, heartless creature, she said to herself. Then, after some reflection she uttered an exclamation and clasped her hands together. Suppose he were to make way with himself! The bare thought was enough to keep the smiles away from the face of this merry-hearted lady for many long minutes. Finally, she caught a glimpse of herself in the swinging mirror. She snapped her fingers at her reflection, saying,
human
Pooh! I wouldn't give that for your firmness of purpose!