human
Well, what is the trouble, child?
gpt
I don't know, Aunt Fanny, and I don't believe she knows herself.
human
But didn't she give you some hint--some intimation? I don't want to be inquisitive, child; but if she's in trouble, I want to find some remedy for it. Pulaski is in a terrible state of mind about her, and I am considerably worried myself. We love her just as much as if she were our own, and yet we can't go to her and make a serious effort to discover what is worrying her. She is proud and sensitive, and we have to be very careful. Oh, I hope we have done nothing to wound that child's feelings.
gpt
It isn't that, replied Nan.
human
I asked her, and she said that you treated her too kindly.
gpt
Well, sighed Miss Fanny,
human
They's a gentleman out there what says he wanter see Miss Bridalbin, said the house-girl who had gone to the door.
gpt
I tol' him they wan't no sech lady here, but he say they is. It's that there Mr. Borin', the girl went on,
human
Yes, ask him in the parlour, said Miss Fanny,
gpt
Oh, yessum! said the house-girl with a laugh;
human
The rascal certainly has impudence, remarked Miss Fanny.
gpt
Pulaski should know about this.
human
Wait one moment, Margaret, he said.
gpt
It may be well for me to see what this man wants--unless---- He paused.
human
Do you know this Boring?
gpt
No; I have heard of him. I have never even seen him that I know of.
human
Then I'll see him first,
gpt
What is your business with Miss Bridalbin?
human
I am her father.