human
A. FRIEND.
gpt
What does it mean?
human
It may mean a good deal, he answered.
gpt
I hope, however, that no harm has come to Silas Keene; yet I am at a loss to understand why he remains away so long.
human
He promised to return?
gpt
Yes.
human
We seem to have visitors in plenty,
gpt
Well, my little man.
human
A letter for you, sir,
gpt
Wait a moment.
human
Another letter?
gpt
It seems so.
human
MR. BORDINE,--It is important that you come at once if you would see Silas Keene alive. He has met with a terrible and unexpected accident, and has something of importance to communicate before he dies. He has importuned me all day to send for you. I have been unable until now, but I sincerely hope this may reach you before the poor man is no more. A hack will be at you door at precisely nine o'clock to take you to Keene's side. If you disappoint him it will certainly hasten his death. Confidently expecting you, I remain 'HENRY JONES.'
gpt
So the poor gentleman has met with an accident, murmured the kind old lady.
human
How sad. If we had only known this at the outset we might have had him brought here.
gpt
Certainly we might.