human
I know what it cost you to say that, child. You're a brave, glorious little girl, if you are a rebel. I love you for this glimpse you've given me of a great spirit. I'm sure I can trust you. If I let you go, will you promise me faithfully that no word shall pass your lips of what you've seen inside our lines?
gpt
I promise!
human
May God bless you--and speed the day when your people and mine shall be no longer enemies.
gpt
And how can I serve you, Madam?
human
You have children, Mr. President?
gpt
Yes, he said reverently,
human
I have two boys now. I had three, but God has just taken one of them.
gpt
I had two, the mother responded.
human
Both of them went into the army to fight for their country and left me alone. One has been killed in battle. I tried to be brave about it. I said over and over again, 'the Lord gave and the Lord has taken away, blessed is the name of the Lord!' But I had to give up. I'm all alone in my little place in the mountains of Pennsylvania and I can't endure it. I know they say I have no right to ask, but I want my last boy to come home. All night I lie there alone and cry. Can't you let me have my boy back? He's all I've got on earth--others have more. I have only this one. I'm just a woman--lonely, heartsick and afraid. They say I can't have him. But I've come to ask you. I've heard that you have a loving heart----
gpt
You have seen Stanton?
human
Yes. He wouldn't listen. He swore I shouldn't have him.
gpt
I have two, he murmured,