human
Do you mean that out of your little salary you have paid that house-rent and all the expenses and your mother's and his too?
gpt
I wish you would tell me, he said, in such grave, courteous tones that they went to her heart.
human
I beg you not to think me intrusive. I have never heard of such a case before. Why, Miss Wallen, I'm appalled when I see how thoughtless I have been. You simply cannot afford the time to work for me at the price you fixed.
gpt
It pays better than mending Mart's clothes, etc., at home, said she, whimsically;
human
Good heavens! cannot your mother mend Mart's clothes? Can't he mend them himself? My--my--poor little friend, I had no idea matters were as bad as this!
gpt
Why, Mr. Forrest, said she,
human
Well, of all the incarnations of pluck and cheerfulness I ever heard of, commend me to this, thought he. They were within two squares of home, and at the corner was a large family grocery store. She faltered now.
gpt
I'm very much obliged to you for coming with me so far, and--I have to stop here.
human
But only to make some purchases. You are going on to tea, and I have something I want to say.
gpt
I may have to wait, and you have your engagements.
human
Nothing in the world but to dine, _solus_, at the Virginia, and my appetite's about gone. I mean to wait, Miss Wallen.