human
Yes, he said, as they walked away, in reply to her inquiry as to his absence,
gpt
I have been in retreat a couple of weeks.
human
I suppose, she said, softly,
gpt
and she looked at him professionally,
human
I needed strength --and it was the priest that spoke--
gpt
And in fasting, too, I dare say,
human
And why not?
gpt
Pardon me, she said;
human
I don't pretend to know what you need. I need to eat, though Heaven knows it's hard enough to keep up an appetite down here. But it is physical endurance you need for the work here. Do you think fasting strengthens you to go through your work night and day?
gpt
I know I couldn't do it on my own strength.