human
Nothing can be worse for those two young girls than the sort of undisciplined life they lead, with a mother absolutely without energy or character, she said decidedly.
gpt
If I had remained here I might have been of some service to them, if one ever _can_ be of service to wilful girls. But in these days it is almost hopeless.
human
Bice is most lovable, said Phillis eagerly.
gpt
I don't think it has spoilt her one bit. Besides, what can be more simple than their life?
human
Oh, simple, I dare say! Miss Preston said darkly.
gpt
You have had very little experience of the world, my dear.
human
I suppose so, said Phillis smiling.
gpt
When people say that, one never knows what to answer. When does the experience come, I wonder; and what makes the world? Is it anything very different from what one lives in every day?
human
You will know better one day,
gpt
Will it help one to understand, do you think, and not bring new puzzles? she asked, still smiling.
human
It seems to me now, as if every experience brought something strange instead of making the old clearer.
gpt
I never saw such a climate! she exclaimed angrily.
human
Raining when we started, and now quite fine. I am sure I trust we may find more consistent weather in Rome.
gpt
ONE AND ONE, WITH A SHADOWY THIRD.