human
Are we not to have our walk to-day either?
gpt
I am thanking you, said she.
human
I will not be caring much to walk, now that my father is come home.
gpt
But I think he has gone out himself and left you here alone,
human
And do you think that was very kindly said?
gpt
It was not unkindly meant, I replied.
human
What ails you, Catriona? What have I done to you that you should turn from me like this?
gpt
I do not turn from you at all, she said, speaking very carefully.
human
I will ever be grateful to my friend that was good to me; I will ever be his friend in all that I am able. But now that my father James More is come again, there is a difference to be made, and I think there are some things said and done that would be better to be forgotten. But I will ever be your friend in all that I am able, and if that is not all that . . . if it is not so much. . . . Not that you will be caring! But I would not have you think of me too hard. It was true what you said to me, that I was too young to be advised, and I am hoping you will remember I was just a child. I would not like to lose your friendship, at all events.