human
And if I have, Daddy-Doctor, is there anything wrong about that?
gpt
It isn't that fat chump of a Wainwright, is it? Because if it is I shan't lift my finger to help you go.
human
Never! dear friend, never! Set your mind at rest about him, she finished, sobering down.
gpt
And if I care for someone, Daddy-Doctor, can't you trust me I'd pick out someone who was all right?
human
I suppose so! grumbled the doctor only half satisfied,
gpt
I think you'd like him, she hazarded, her cheeks growing pinker,
human
she corrected herself laughing.
gpt
But you see, it's a secret yet and maybe always will be. I'm not sure that he knows, and I'm not quite sure I know myself----
human
Oh, I see! said the doctor watching her sweet face with a tender jealousy in his eyes.
gpt
Well, I suppose I'll help you to go, but I'll shoot him, remember, if he doesn't turn out to be all right. It would take a mighty superior person to be good enough for you, little girl.
human
That's just what he is,
gpt
Thank you, Daddy-Doctor! I knew you would, she said happily.
human
And please don't be too long about it. I'm in a great hurry.