human
You are not well to-night, mother,
gpt
Yes, dear, I am as well as usual; but I am tired. The night is close and sultry, and the walk has tired me more than usual. I have not hard work now, she added, turning to Mrs Blair.
human
This is not a busy time, and my employer is very considerate; but her place of business is quite at the other end of the town, and it's not so easy walking two or three miles on the pavements as it used to be among the hills at home.
gpt
I fear you carry a heavier heart than you used to do in those days, said Mrs Blair, sadly.
human
But are you not trying your strength more than you ought with these long walks?