human
I suppose you have had some trouble at the mine?
gpt
Yes, he said, though he could not account for his candor;
human
I've had an experience that has rudely shaken me. After all, it's possible that one needs something of the kind now and then; and until lately I've escaped it.
gpt
I wonder whether that's unfortunate?
human
It is, beyond a doubt. I've taken life easily, generally getting what I wanted without much trouble, and now, when I've no experience to fall back on, I'm landed in a maze of difficulties. But all this is too personal; forgive me for boring you.
gpt
But I'm interested, she declared. She felt that he would find a way out, though it might not be the easiest one.
human
As you came over to Canada, I suppose you must have found the smooth life you led grow monotonous.
gpt
Not exactly. I liked it; but I'd a feeling now and then that it might be more bracing to do something useful; make things, for instance, or even go into business.
human
You're delightfully matter-of-fact. You might have hinted at a longing for high adventure or something romantic.
gpt
The worst of adventure is that you often get a good deal more than you bargain for,
human
You learned that in the North?
gpt
Yes, he answered with a moody air;
human
Ah! The money was yours?
gpt
That's where the trouble lies. So far, I've been content with spending it.
human
And you now feel that your responsibility doesn't end there? But if you wished to go into business, why didn't you do so?
gpt
That is rather more than I can tell. Still, whenever I hinted at it, I was quietly discouraged. I suppose it wasn't expected of me, and the general opinion was that I was incapable.