human
Your father must be getting old. If you shouldn't see him for a year or so, you'd be fearfully grieved to note the evidences of failure: a slight stoop, perhaps; a slower gait; a more troubled look in his eyes. I want to help you to see this thing clearly. And some day you'll get word that he is dead--and then you'll remember, too late, how you might have carried little joys to him, how you might have been a better daughter....
gpt
I'll go, she said. She startled Harboro by that note of despair in her voice.
human
When does he wish me to come?
gpt
He says he is ill and alone. I think he would be glad if I could persuade you to go this evening. Why not this evening?