human
I'm not quite sure, he continued,
gpt
I don't altogether agree with the definition of it as the capacity for taking infinite pains, Carroll, guessing his companion's thoughts, remarked with mock sententiousness.
human
In Miss Hartley's case, it strikes me as the instinctive ability to evolve a finished work of art from a few fripperies, without the aid of technical training. Give her two or three feathers, a yard of ribbon and a handful of mixed sundries, and she'll magically transmute them into--this.
gpt
It was innate genius that set this plume at the one artistic angle. Had it been done by less capable hands, the thing would have looked like a decorated beehive.
human
The girl looks far from fit, he said.
gpt
Has the doctor been over lately?
human
Two or three days ago, answered Drayton.
gpt
We've been worried about Celia. It's out of the question that she should go back to the hotel, and she can only manage to work a few hours daily. There's another thing--the clerk of the fellow who owns these shacks has just been along for his rent. It's overdue.
human
Where's he now?
gpt
I guess he's yonder, having some more trouble with his collecting.
human
I'll fix that matter, anyway.
gpt
You're really a partner in the lumber scheme, he told her;
human
I can't see why you shouldn't draw part of your share in the proceeds beforehand.
gpt
The first payment isn't to be made until you find the spruce and get your lease, the girl reminded him.
human
You've already paid a hundred dollars that we had no claim on.
gpt
That doesn't matter; I'm going to find it.
human
Yes, agreed Celia, with a look of confidence,
gpt
I think you will. But --a flicker of color crept into her thin face--
human
I can't take any more money until it is found.