human
Do you want a dress made?
gpt
No, madame. I am in search of work. Do you wish another hand to sew?
human
Um! yes--I don't know. Bring in your valise, and let us talk it over;
gpt
Now, then, what's your name, and how came you out hunting work in the face of such weather? Tell the truth,
human
I have been employed to help nurse some children, and was discharged to-day. My name is Miss Chase.
gpt
Did you bring a recommendation?
human
No, ma'am; but I think I can refer you to Miss Ailsa Scott, on this same street. It was her mother's children I was nursing; but the father sent me away.
gpt
I know Mr. Sparks. Why did he send you away?
human
I would rather not tell.
gpt
Then I can not give you work!
human
Oh, madame, I am ashamed to tell you! The man wanted to marry me, and his poor wife dead but a few months! I refused with scorn, and he drove me away,
gpt
Humph! I can't see what he wanted with a chit like you for a wife, the spinster returned, tossing her false frizzes disparagingly, and adding:
human
I do need another hand, but the pay is too much. I can not afford it.
gpt
Oh, madame, I would work for my board awhile, if you will let me stay here!
human
I don't know but that would suit me very well. I live here by myself, all the girls going home in the evenings. You may take off your things, and I'll get some work ready for you. But, mind, I'll call on Ailsa Scott to-night, and unless you have spoken the truth, out you go in the morning.
gpt
I have only spoken the truth, madame,