human
I have lots of pretty things to wear. Joyce smoothed her heavy cloak.
gpt
He's the kindest man I ever knew. That's another reason I had for wanting to come to you. I want you to show him just _how_ you understand. I begin to see how lonely he is--how lonely he has always been up here--there is no one quite like him--but you. But Mr. Drew, do you remember what you preached that day you--married us--Jude and me, I mean?
human
I'm afraid not--so many things have happened since.
gpt
Well, I remember every word. The glowing face again bent toward Drew.
human
Can't you think back? It was about what we've brought into the world, what we get here and shape into _our_ lives, and then what we leave when we go--away. The blazed trail, you know, and clearing the way for others. Oh, it was the sort of thing that when you thought about it you didn't _dare_ go on being careless.
gpt
I do--recall. Her intensity was gripping Drew in spite of himself.
human
It was an old fancy. But it has helped me to live.
gpt
It has _made_ me live. I tried it fair and honest with Jude, Mr. Drew, but no one could do it with him. The trail got choked with--awful things--and I only had strength enough to run away, after one year. If I had stayed--I--I would have rotted as I stood.