human
Mamma, it is very strange that some people are so poor and others so rich!
gpt
It does seem so at first, replied Mrs Herbert;
human
But there is such a great, great difference in people, said Amy;
gpt
So he has, replied Mrs Herbert;
human
Oh mamma! how can that be possible?
gpt
It may be true to a certain extent, at this very moment, my dear. You know what is meant by being an heir--having a right to certain property or money, which is to be received at some future period. Now, it is more than probable that your uncle with all his riches, and that poor woman in the midst of her sufferings, have both the same expectations for the future.
human
Not on earth, mamma!
gpt
No, my love, replied Mrs Herbert;
human
Do tell me how, mamma! exclaimed Amy, her eyes sparkling with delight:
gpt
It is not quite a story, Amy, and, at any rate, it is rather a grave one; so, perhaps, we had better wait till you are quite in the humour.
human
Oh! but I am quite in the humour always, mamma; and I think I like grave stories best. Will it be a long one?