human
How can you respect yourself, to stand there idling and see me hard at work?
gpt
But you do the work so well--better than I could! Besides, you are obeying a Divine law. I have no right to keep you from doing the will of God. I observe you as one of the daughters of Eve--under the curse of toil.
human
There's no Divine command that I should plant beans. But it is my command that Amy shall. And this is Amy's work. Aren't you willing to work for her?
gpt
I am willing to work for her, but I am not willing to do her work! he replied.
human
The queen's not in the parlour, eating bread and honey. She has gone to town to stay with Kitty Poythress till after the ball.
gpt
Her uncle was to take her in to-morrow, she went on, still watching him,
human
Thank you; I must go back presently.
gpt
Didn't you expect to stay when you came?
human
If you'll stay, I'll make you a johnny-cake on a new ash shingle with my own hands.
gpt
Thank you, I really must go back. But if there's a johnny-cake already made, I could easily take it along.
human
My johnny-cakes do not bear transportation.
gpt
I wouldn't transport it far, you know.
human
Do stay! Major Falconer will be so disappointed. He said at dinner there were so many things he wanted to talk to you about. He has been looking for you to come out. And, then, we have had no news for weeks. The major has been too busy to go to town; and I!--I am as dry as one of the gourds of Confucius.
gpt
I can't stay to supper, but I'll keep the Indians away till the major comes, he said.
human
What were you thinking of when I surprised you?
gpt
What was I thinking of?