human
Jacob, said she, looking earnestly at me,
gpt
Yes, Miss Sarah, I can refuse _you_ nothing.
human
Why _Miss_, Jacob?
gpt
I am a waterman, and you are much above me.
human
That is your own fault; but say no more about it.
gpt
I must say something more, which is this: do not attempt to make me leave my present employment; I am happy, because I am independent; and that I will, if possible, be for the future.
human
Any one can pull an oar, Jacob.
gpt
Very true, Miss Sarah, and is under no obligation to any one by so earning his livelihood. He works for all and is paid for all.
human
Will you come and see us, Jacob? Come to-morrow--now do--promise me. Will you refuse your old playmate, Jacob?
gpt
I wish you would not ask that.
human
How then can you say that you are friends with my father? I will not believe you unless you promise to come.
gpt
Sarah, replied I, earnestly,
human
I will come; and to prove to you that we are friends, I will ask a favour of him.
gpt
Oh, Jacob, this is kind indeed, cried Sarah, with her eyes swimming with tears.
human
You have made me so--so very happy!
gpt
And Jacob will pull us back, cried Sarah.
human
Come, sir, look after your _fare_, in both senses. Since you will be a waterman, you shall work.
gpt
Mamma, we ought to give these poor fellows something to drink; they've worked very hard, said Sarah, mocking.
human
Come up, my good men. I hesitated.
gpt
Nay, Jacob, if tomorrow why not to-day? The sooner these things are over the better.
human
How kind you were, Sarah!
gpt
Yes, but kind people are cross sometimes, and so am I--and so was--
human
Jacob, I am glad to see you again in my house; I was deceived by appearances, and did you injustice.