human
Commencement is a good deal like a funeral, isn't it?
gpt
It isn't as cheerful as it might be, Joy answered, checking off an examination paper.
human
It is hard for the girls who aren't coming back. I hear that Annabel is positively sick over it. I had no idea she was so fond of the school.
gpt
Oh, it isn't altogether the school--it's the girls. Annabel is so loyal and she gives so much of herself in her friendships.
human
There's something I want very much to say to you, Blue Bonnet, she began.
gpt
I hardly know where to commence. It's this--principally: I want to thank _you_ for the position that has been offered me in this school next year.
human
Thank--me, she stammered.
gpt
Why, me?
human
Because without you I never should have had it. You helped me find it--and myself, Blue Bonnet. You remember the trouble we had-- A deep crimson for a moment dyed Joy's face, but her voice never faltered, nor did her eyes leave Blue Bonnet's.
gpt
Up to that time no one ever understood me--I think I didn't understand myself--quite. And you were kind to me--you tried to help me--make the girls like me. I can never forget it--never! Any more than I can repay you.
human
I couldn't have done anything else, Joy, and have been human, so don't give me too much credit--please. I don't deserve any.
gpt
And you're going to teach German? How perfectly splendid!
human
Yes; and that isn't all. Miss North is taking me to Dresden with her for the summer. I am to go into a German family to perfect my accent, where I shall not hear a word of English until next September.
gpt
Joy!
human
Isn't it wonderful? Oh, Blue Bonnet, I don't know how all these things have come to me. They are so much more than I deserve; but I shall try hard to be worthy and to do Miss North credit. You have no idea how I long to make it up to her.