human
I think, said the girl at length,
gpt
I'd like to go up to my room and rest for a little while, if you don't mind, Muzzie,--and Stepper.
human
Right, T. S. You'll want to be fresh for to-morrow.
gpt
Do, dear--and I'll have Kada bring you up some tea. Rest until dinner time, because Mrs. Van Meter's dining with us, she broke off as she saw the small quiver which passed over her daughter's face and defended herself.
human
I had to ask her, Honor. I couldn't--in common decency--avoid it. She's so devoted to you, and think what she's done for you, Honor!
gpt
Very well. But will you make her promise not to let Carter know I am coming?
human
My dear, how could she? You'll be there yourself as soon as a letter.
gpt
She might telegraph. She turned to her stepfather.
human
Will you make her promise, Stepper?
gpt
I will, Top Step. Run along and rest. I daresay there will be some of the Old Guard in to see you this evening. He walked with her to the door and opened it for her. The small amenities of life had always his devoted attention. He smiled down at her.
human
I can rest, now, Stepper. It was true. When she reached the haven of her big blue room she found herself relaxed and relieved. Again the direct simplicity of her nature upheld her; she had not found Jimsy, but she would find him; she was going to him without a day's delay; she could
gpt
Veree glod, he said as the gardener had said before him,
human
Veree _glod_! I lige veree moach you comin' home! Now when thad Meestair Jeemsie comin' home too, happy days all those days!