human
Look out, there, shouted the driver. At this, the man, giving his whole attention to his horse, turned him out of the way just in time to save a collision; the woman, as they passed, looking at the occupants. She gave a great cry to stop them, but the driver had given his horses the whip, and on they dashed. Miss Crew had leaned forward, pale as death, her lips blue and parted, she tried to frame the word,
gpt
Stop,
human
Stop, driver, please.
gpt
Is the sleigh we just passed out of sight?
human
No, ma'am; the gentleman has turned, and is a following of us. Would you, ladies, like a New Year's race? if so, I'm your man,
gpt
My dog-skin coat is very warm, Mrs. Gower; don't wait; I must speak to them,
human
But you will take cold, dear; get in beside me again until they come up.
gpt
No, no, I beg; I wish to meet them _alone_,
human
On one condition; are they friends?
gpt
Yes; oh, yes, she is one of my best.
human
But I sincerely hope it will be a bright incident for her to begin 1888 with; for a more truly pious, gentle, amiable girl I have never met.