human
My dear Epimetheus, cried Pandora,
gpt
Yes, to be sure I have, answered he, but in no very good humor as yet.
human
And what of it?
gpt
Shall I lift the lid again?
human
Just as you please, said Epimetheus.
gpt
You have done so much mischief already, that perhaps you may as well do a little more. One other Trouble, in such a swarm as you have set adrift about the world, can make no very great difference.
human
You might speak a little more kindly!
gpt
Ah, naughty boy! cried the little voice within the box, in an arch and laughing tone.
human
He knows he is longing to see me. Come, my dear Pandora, lift up the lid. I am in a great hurry to comfort you. Only let me have some fresh air, and you shall soon see that matters are not quite so dismal as you think them!
gpt
Epimetheus, exclaimed Pandora,
human
And as the lid seems very heavy, cried Epimetheus, running across the room,
gpt
I will help you!