human
David, Mrs. Maitland said,
gpt
I know I can't make it up to you in any way. But I'd like to.
human
You are very kind, he said coldly,
gpt
No, we won't talk about it, she said, with evident relief;
human
Help to me? he repeated, surprised.
gpt
I really don't see--
human
Why, she explained,
gpt
But the hospital is my greatest chance, Mrs. Maitland. I'm lucky to have these three years there. But it's kind in you to think of giving me a hand.
human
Nonsense! she said, quite missing the force of what he said.
gpt
You ought to put out your own shingle. David, you can have all the money you need; it's yours to take.
human
Oh, that had been said to him before!
gpt
No, I can't, I couldn't take money! You don't understand. I couldn't take money from--anybody!
human
David, she said pitifully,
gpt
The tears were on her cheeks and the big, empty hands shook.
human
I haven't got anything but money, David,
gpt
Oh, David, she said,