human
What do you think of it?
gpt
The argument has ended. To your tents, O Israel! It means war----
human
Nonsense, John broke in impetuously.
gpt
It means anything or nothing. It's hot and cold--a straddle, a contradiction----
human
What do you think?
gpt
Of the President?
human
Of his Inaugural,
gpt
I don't know whether it means peace or war, not being a statesman, but of one thing I'm sure----
human
Yes?
gpt
That a great man has appeared on the scene----
human
I mean it--he's splendid--he's wonderful! He's a poet--a dreamer--and so typically Southern, Mr. Ned Vaughan. I could easily picture him fighting a duel over a fine point of honor, as he did once. He's patient, careful, wise, cautious--very tender and very strong. To me he's inspired----
gpt
I honestly believe that God has sent him into the Kingdom for such a time as this.
human
You get that impression from his rambling address with its obvious effort to straddle the Universe?
gpt
Not from what he said, Betty persisted,
human
You really like him?
gpt
I love him, was the eager answer.
human
He's adorable. He's genuine--a man of the people. We've had many Presidents who wore purple and fine linen and professed democracy--now we've the real thing. I wonder if they'll crucify him. All through his address I could see the little ragged forlorn boy standing beside his mother's grave crying his heart out in despair and loneliness. He's wonderful. And he's not overawed by these big white pillars above us, either. The man who tries to set up for a Dictator while he's in the White House will find trouble----
gpt
The two leading men he has called to his cabinet, John broke in musingly,
human
There's a surprise in store for Mr. Seward and Mr. Chase,
gpt
I'm afraid your father will not agree with you, Miss Betty, Ned laughed, glancing toward Senator Winter.
human
I foresee trouble for you.
gpt
No danger. My father never quarrels with me over politics. He just pities my ignorance and lets it go at that. He never condescends to my level----