human
I wonder what he's doing?
gpt
Go away, he said;
human
I don't want to see anybody. Who is it?
gpt
It's only me--Jaqueline.
human
It's only me
gpt
Go away! I want nobody.
human
Do let me in, dear Dick; I have good news for you,
gpt
What is it? said Ricardo, unlocking the door.
human
Why do you bother a fellow so?
gpt
How did you get on in England, Dick?
human
Oh, don't ask me! said Ricardo.
gpt
I've not been to England at all.
human
Why, what happened?
gpt
Everything that is horrid happened, said Dick; and then, unable to keep it any longer to himself, he said:
human
I've failed to keep my promise; I've been insulted, I've been beaten by a fellow younger than myself; and, oh! how my hand does hurt, and I've got such a headache! And what am I to say to my mother when she asks why my arm is in a sling? and what will my father say? I'm quite broken down and desperate. I think I'll run away to sea;
gpt
Tell me how it all happened, Dick, said the princess;
human
I'm sure it's not so bad as you make out. Perhaps I can help you.
gpt
How can a girl help a man?