human
I have an excellent offer for you, Miss McDonald.
gpt
An offer for me?
human
Yes, from Mrs. Van Cortlandt, to be the governess of her daughter, a sweet little girl of six. She has often spoken about it, and now I have an urgent despatch from her. She is in need of some one at once, and she greatly prefers you.
gpt
Do you mean, Mrs. Mavick, that--you--want--that I am to leave Evelyn, and you?
human
It is not what we want, McDonald, said Mrs. Mavick calmly and still beaming,
gpt
Did she--has Evelyn--
human
No, I have said nothing to her of this offer, which is a most advantageous one. Of course she will feel as we do, at first.
gpt
Why, all these years, all her life, since she was a baby, not a day, not a night, Evelyn, and now--so sweet, so dear--why Mrs. Mavick!
human
My dear McDonald, you must not take it that way. It is only a change. You are not going away really, we shall all be in the same city. I am sure you will--like your new home. Shall I tell Mrs. Van Cortlandt?
gpt
Tell Mrs. Van Cortlandt? Yes, tell her, thanks. I will go--soon--at once. In a little time, to get-ready. Thanks.