human
There! I don't know what to say, Maria, said Marilla Haydon doubtfully.
gpt
Father Haydon's such a set person.
human
So be I, rejoined Maria.
gpt
And who knows how bad those rooms need airing! I've thought of twenty things that ought to be done right off, before night. Or I could work a spell in the gardin if he don't seem to want me in the house. Now, wa'n't it affectin' to hear him let on that he'd gone an' made poor Mis' Haydon's flower gardin same's he'd always done? It showed real feelin', didn't it? I am goin' to take holt over there as if 't was for her as well as for him. That time I was here so long, when you was so sick, I did just admire Mis' Haydon. She was a beautiful-looking woman, and so pretty-behaved; quiet, but observin'. I never saw a man age as William's father has; it made my heart ache when I first caught sight of him driving into the yard last night.
human
He revived up conversin' with you an' makin' such a good hearty tea, suggested Marilla, disappearing in the pantry.
gpt
I ain't never felt free with father Haydon, but I do respect him, she added presently.
human
Well, now, go right over, Maria, if you feel moved to. I don't know but what you're wise. P'r'aps William an' I'll walk over, after supper's put away. I guess you've got a busy day before you.
gpt
I should think you were going to seek your fortune, she called merrily, as the good woman turned into the road; but Maria wagged her head with a cheerful nod, and did not deign to look back.
human
I ought to have given her some bread to tuck under the other arm, like the picture of Benjamin Franklin. I dare say they do need bread; I ought to have thought of it,
gpt
But there! Father Haydon's got as far along in housekeeping as stopping the baker; an' he was put out because I sent things too soon, before aunt Martin's provisions were gone. I'll risk cousin Maria to get along.