human
Sir, I hope you will excuse my liberty in addressing you, but I have been sick, and am without money. Can you spare me a trifle?
gpt
I never give to street beggars,
human
Can I assist you in any way, sir?
gpt
I am in great need of help, he said.
human
I am without money, and I have a little daughter at home who wants bread.
gpt
Let me help you,
human
A thousand thanks for your generous kindness! said the stranger, gratefully;
gpt
--and here he glanced at Paul's humble place of business--
human
Easily, said Paul.
gpt
I am doing very well, and saving up money every week.
human
Then I will accept it. There are some kind hearts in the world. I felt very much depressed by the refusal I just received. It was a great sacrifice of pride for me to ask help of any one, but the thought of my little daughter removed all my scruples. I could bear privation and hunger myself, but I could not bear to see her suffer.
gpt
Where do you live?
human
In Centre street. It is a miserable place, but all I can afford.
gpt
May I ask your business?
human
I am an artist. I came from England, my native country, some months since, hoping to better my fortune here. But I fell sick in a short time, and continued so until a week since.
gpt
You are not looking well.
human
I have overcome my disease, but I need nourishing food, and I have not been able to buy it.
gpt
How did you pay your expenses while you were sick?
human
I brought over with me a small sum of money, and by great economy I made it last till a week since. I am unknown, and, though I have two pictures finished, I cannot sell them. I was told that America was a good country for the poor; but I do not find it so for me.
gpt
It may be, after you are known.
human
But what shall I do in the meantime?