human
The game's worth the candle, Len,
gpt
Even though you've been burning the candle at both ends, dear? Yes, I know it is. I'm so glad--so glad!
human
We're sworn friends, Van and I. Can you believe it? Len, he's simply the finest ever.
gpt
I'm sure you think so; it's just what you would think, my generous boy.
human
I'll prove it to you by and by, when I've had a wink of sleep. A bath, breakfast, and two hours of rest--then I'll be in service again. Van's resting comfortably, practically out of danger, and--Len, his eyes remind me of a sick child's who has waked out of a delirium to find his mother by his side.
gpt
Is that the way his eyes look when they meet yours?
human
Of course. That's how I know.
gpt
O Red, she said softly--
human
They don't all, he answered as the two went up the stairs side by side.
gpt
But Van--well, he's been through the deep waters, and he's found--a footing on rock where he expected shifting sands. Ah, there's my boy! Give him to me quick!