human
I suppose you will want to return home?
gpt
No, I think not, Jessie.
human
But if your mother desires it?
gpt
I shall wait and see what she says, but I don’t think it will make much difference.
human
Why not, Ralph?
gpt
For two reasons, Jessie, he added.
human
First, there’s your dear little self, whom I could not think of leaving even for mother, much as I should like to see her; then, if I returned I do not know what I should do; and as I have no desire to be a burden to those at home, I have very nearly decided to stay where I am at present.