human
I wonder whether Aunt Janet thinks much about him? I wonder why she never names him to us?
gpt
I'm sure she often thinks of him. And I don't wonder that she seldom speaks about him, when she can have little that is good to say.
human
Maybe she thinks him dead,
gpt
No: I don't think that, said Lilias, sadly. And after a moment she added,
human
Last night the sound of her voice wakened me. She was praying for him; and it minded me of the `groanings that cannot be uttered.' I am afraid Aunt Janet has troubles we know nothing about.