human
Kindly permit me to see you safely home, he said.
gpt
You have had a terrible fright, and are in no condition to walk. At all events, she was in no condition to rebel, and was glad to sink back into the cushioned corner of the hansom.
human
I'll have to trouble you for the street and number,
gpt
Oh, indeed I mustn't trouble you to come. The driver can----
human
The driver can, perhaps, but in this case he won't, was the grave, half-smiling answer.
gpt
Number what? Which street, if you please?
human
You must let me pay the cabman,
gpt
I would, if it would comfort you, said he, calmly,
human
Then my share of it, at least,
gpt
That I estimate to be possibly fifteen cents, said he, as the vehicle drew up at the curb;
human
By sight only, said she, the color at last reappearing in her face.
gpt
He is often on that street corner below the Beaulieu, but I do not know his name.
human
He will be there less frequently in future. And now is there nothing I can do? Are you sure you have everything you need at home?
gpt
More than I need, --very much more, she could have added to herself, thinking of her many unbidden lodgers,--
human
You owe me nothing, unless---- he was turning away, but something in her sweet, earnest face drew him back,--