human
I didn't believe you had the gumption! she said unflatteringly.
gpt
I thought you was too highminded to know a real man when you seen him.--And now, praise the day! you'll be needin' your mamma's furniture back again.
human
Oh, but, Nellen darling, what will you do without it?
gpt
Me? The old woman's face fell.
human
Why, I kind o' thought you'd be takin' me along with the furniture. Unless I'm too stiff and plain to be makin' you a fancy servant like you're used to nowadays!
gpt
I'd rather have you than all the fancy servants in the world, and you know it. But I thought you preferred being an independent modiste in lodgings. And then--you see, dear, I'm not quite sure whether Archie can afford a servant.
human
Sho! He can afford _me_ all right. I'll save him money--And you don't suppose he's going to let you spoil them white hands of yourn with housework and cookin'? Not if I know Mr. Archie!...