human
Also, I now employ a half-breed Oneida woman as tailoress; and she first measures and then I cut out patterns of coats, breeches, rifle-frocks, and watch-coats, which she then takes home and sews, then tries on her customers, and finally finishes,--I sewing on all galons, laces, and braids.... And so you see I pay my way, Mr. Drogue, and am in no stress for the present at any rate.
gpt
Good heavens! said I amazed,
human
I never dreamed that you were so employed!
gpt
But I am obliged to eat, John Drogue!
human
I have sufficient for both, I muttered.
gpt
I thought it was understood----
human
That I should live on your bounty, my lord?
gpt
Will you ever have done with lording me? I said angrily.
human
I think you do it to plague me.
gpt
I ask forgiveness, she murmured, still smiling.
human
Also, I crave pardon for refusing to live on your kind bounty.
gpt
I do not mean it that way! said I sharply.
human
Besides, you kept Summer House for us, and did all things indoors and most things outdoor; and had no pay for the labour----
gpt
I had food and a bed. And your protection.... And most excellent company, she added, smiling saucily upon me.
human
You owe me nothing, John Drogue. Nor do I mean to owe you,--or any man,--more than that proper debt of kindness which kindness to me begets.