human
I could not go to sleep tonight without telling you, Mother, but--
gpt
I understand, Dolly, Dick has spoken, hasn't he? I knew that he would, for he wished to do so a year ago, but I think he feared a refusal then. We have known his feeling for you for a long time, Dolly dearest, and I know that he will make your life very happy. But he must let you stay with us for a long time yet.
human
Of course, said Dolly hastily.
gpt
Of course, why, I would never, never go off from you now. Dick will not be through with his medical studies for two or three years yet. You will have me at home a long time, Motherdie.
human
We can't have you too long, Dolly; we would like to keep you always, but that is impossible, evidently.