human
You wanted to speak to Paul,
gpt
Yes'm; he lef' de house in a huff, an' I wanter know ef he gwine back--kaze ef he ain't, I'm gwineter move way fum dar. He ain't take time fer ter git his supper.
human
Why, Paul!
gpt
I couldn't eat a mouthful to save my life,
human
Whar Miss Margaret? Rhody inquired; and she seemed pleased to hear that the young lady was spending the night with Nan Dorrington.
gpt
Honey, she said to Paul,
human
Was he really there?
gpt
I hear 'im talkin' in de parlour, an' Miss Genia say it's him.
human
What were _you_ doing there?
gpt
A coloured 'oman recommen' me ter go dar ef I wan' ter fin' dat chile.
human
Why, Paul! And is the wind really blowing in that quarter?
gpt
Now, Mammy Rhody, why did you do that? Paul asked with considerable irritation.
human
What will Miss Eugenia and her mother think?
gpt
Well, her ma ain't see me, an' Miss Genia look like she wuz sorry I couldn't fin' you dar.
human
Miss Fanny, she said, turning to the lady,
gpt
Shall I tell her, Paul? I may as well.