human
Why have you been crying? she asked, directly, of Ina. Her hair was in disorder, as if she had thrust her fingers through it. It was pushed far off from her temples, making her look much older. Red spots blazed on her cheeks, her mouth widened in a curious, tense smile.
gpt
Why have you been crying?
human
Because papa is going to whip Eddy, Ina said then, with directness,
gpt
Well, what is that to cry about? asked Mrs. Carroll, ruffling with indignation.
human
Don't you think the boy's father knows what is best for his own son? He won't hurt him any more than he ought to be hurt.
gpt
I only hope he will hurt himself as much as he ought to be hurt,