human
Did she recognise me--down there--Dartmoor?
gpt
Er--yes!
human
I wasn’t sure, said George Cannon.
gpt
We were halted before I could see. And I daren’t look round--I should ha’ been punished. I’ve been punished before now for looking up at the sky at exercise. He spoke more quickly and then brought himself up with a snort.
human
However, I’ve not come all the way here to talk prison, so you needn’t be afraid. I’m not one of your reformers.
gpt
This chap’s still attached to her. Poor devil!
human
What have you come for?
gpt
I shall look after myself. It yielded naught. You could be sorry for the heart within, and yet could neither like nor esteem it.
human
Punished for looking up at the sky.