human
Would you like to see her walk right in just now?
gpt
It's scarcely likely to happen,
human
Mavy, I've sure got you fixed. The curious thing is they allow at the settlement that you could most talk the head off any of the boys.
gpt
I really don't see what satisfaction you expected it to afford you,
human
I guessed it would help to put Nevis out of your mind. I'd an idea you wanted cheering up--and I felt a little like that myself.
gpt
I wonder, she added softly,
human
You haven't heard from him?
gpt
He hasn't sent a line; it wouldn't have been safe. It's kind of wearing, Mavy.
human
I'm sorry, sympathized Thorne.
gpt
But it's most unlikely that the troopers will get him.
human
Lucy, he said,
gpt
I don't quite understand yet what possessed you a little while ago.
human
Did you never feel so worried that it was kind of soothing to do something mad?
gpt
I'm afraid I have once or twice, Thorne confessed.
human
On the other hand, my experience wouldn't justify me in advising other people to indulge in outbreaks of the kind. Suppose I'd been--we'll say equal to the occasion?
gpt
Then, she retorted,
human
Perhaps I did. Still, I don't quite think you need have pointed it out.