human
It wasn't so bad, was it? she questioned, gayly, as she removed the plate she had used.
gpt
I'm not even going to try again. I've discovered that it's not always best to repeat an attempt, and when you are pretty sure you have what you want, it doesn't pay.
human
Thank you for making the operation so nearly painless. I haven't had a photograph taken since I was a medical student, and I wasn't prepared for so short a trial. But, even so, I felt the desperateness of the situation. Doubtless that will show plainly in the final result.
gpt
Mine is a discreet camera, and doesn't tell all it sees, so it is possible it may keep your reluctance disguised.
human
It is quite all right, I think, Dr. Leaver, she said,
gpt
I go to-night. I should have come to say good-bye, in any case, but, as I go out to Sunny Farm for one more look at the boy, I must be off. So--I'll make this the good-bye.
human
I hope you'll have the busiest, happiest sort of winter, she said, in the charming, friendly way which was naturally her own.
gpt
So busy and so happy you'll forget this long, trying time of waiting to be well. Surely, the rest--and Dr. Burns--have done the work. When you see the portrait I hope it will show you, better than looking at yourself in any mirror, what good has been done.
human
Thank you. I know a great change has been wrought, somehow, thanks to a man who insisted on having his own way when I didn't want to let him. You expect to stay in this cottage all winter?
gpt
All winter, and all spring. Imagine us by a splendid fire in this good fireplace.
human
I hope it won't smoke on windy days. Leaver looked doubtfully at it.
gpt
It strikes me as better photographic material than as practical defence against the cold.
human
I shall demonstrate that it is entirely practical. And Granny's little feet will seldom touch the floor. I have a beautiful foot-warmer for her, which will keep her snug as comfort.
gpt
I know you have a strong courage, and will face any discomfort bravely.
human
All the courage in the world. What would life be without it? With it, one can do anything.
gpt
I believe you. He was silent for a moment, still looking at her intently.
human
I wonder, he said then,
gpt
I don't know why I should mind, Dr. Leaver, and yet, somehow, I find I do. Will you believe it's not because I don't want to please you?
human
You are quite right to be frank. Shall we say good-bye? All kinds of success to you this winter--and always.
gpt
Thank you, Dr. Leaver. I give you back the wish.