human
Oh, sobbed Violet,
gpt
Yes, sighed Mr. Dinsmore,
human
I blame myself for not being more watchful; though I had no idea that Ralph had acquired such vices.
gpt
I cannot have you blame yourself, papa, Elsie said, with tender look and tone,
human
I am sure it was no fault of yours. And I cannot believe the dear boy has become a confirmed swearer or gambler in so short a time. He is a warm-hearted fellow, and has a tender conscience. We will hope by divine aid to reclaim him speedily.
gpt
Dear mamma, thank you! exclaimed Violet, smiling through her tears.
human
What you say of Max is quite true, and I have no doubt that he is at this very moment greatly distressed because of his sin.
gpt
I trust it may be so, said Mr. Dinsmore.
human
But now the question is, what is to be done with him? I wish his father were here to prescribe the course to be taken.
gpt
Oh, he has already done so! cried Violet, bursting into tears again.
human
He said if Max should ever be guilty of profanity he was to be confined to his own room for a week, and forbidden all intercourse with the rest of the family as unworthy to associate with them. I begged him not to compel us to be so severe, but he was inexorable.