human
So you refused him! Mrs. Mowbray said, after listening silently while Beatrice was telling her of the interview.
gpt
Did you find it hard?
human
Yes, she answered slowly;
gpt
If you felt that, dear, it certainly was so.
human
You can't mean that I did not do right?
gpt
No; there's a heavy penalty for leaving the circle you were born in and breaking caste. It would have hurt me to see you suffer as you must have done. Only the very brave can take that risk.
human
Well, Beatrice said,
gpt
I shrink from telling Father.
human
I'm not sure that he need know. It would disturb him, and he might do something that we should regret. On the whole, I think you had better visit our friends in Toronto as you were asked. They would be glad to have you for the summer.
gpt
Do you wish me to run away?
human
It might be better for both. Harding is not one of us, but I think he feels things deeply, and his is a stubborn nature. In a sense, it is your duty to make it as easy as you can for him.
gpt
You seem more concerned about Mr. Harding than I expected.
human
He gave your brother his coat in the blizzard and saved his life, Mrs. Mowbray answered.
gpt
That counts for something.
human
Well, I'll go to Toronto,