human
Look here, girlie, she said once abruptly.
gpt
You don't love that boy. At least you ain't in love with him--and there's a difference. Why do you do it, anyhow?
human
Is it because you want to get away from me?
gpt
You needn't have gone so far as that, she said,
human
I'd have fixed it for you somehow--I'm not going to forget what you've done for me, Joan. Not telling, treating me just as if--it was all right. You're a bigger woman than you know you are, she added, gravely.
gpt
I'll make it up to you some day, see if I don't.
human
If you mean money, Effie May, and I think you do, we'd better come to an understanding at once. I'm keeping my counsel about--about your affairs; I'm helping you commit a fraud, you know--entirely on my father's account. For myself--that's another matter. I appreciate your kindness, I know you have meant to do your best, but--
gpt
But you're done with me?
human
Yes. I shall only see so much of you hereafter as is necessary to keep Father from suspecting anything. As for your money, --the girl's voice shook--
gpt
Well, dearie, don't forget that it _was_ earned, good and plenty!--And I've done you one good turn already,