human
It seems very strange, mamma, she said,
gpt
Should you be happy, Amy, at Emmerton, without me?
human
Oh no! mamma, never; but then----
gpt
But what, my dear child?
human
I am afraid it is wrong, mamma; but I think sometimes that it would be very nice to have a carriage and servants, and a large house; and it must be almost as great a change to Susan to have so many comforts as she has now.
gpt
The reason why you think so differently, my love, is, that you have never known yet what real unhappiness means. When that time comes, you will feel with Susan, that all such things are of no consequence. I believe God often sends afflictions to teach us this.
human
And do you think He will send them to me, mamma?
gpt
I believe He will send you whatever is necessary to make you good, my dear, and will give you strength to bear it; but it will be better and happier for you if you endeavour to overcome this longing for riches and grandeur now, and so, perhaps, the trial may not be required.