human
Is anything the matter?
gpt
Oh, no, nothing much. Mr. Howbridge saw two men in that boat, answered Ruth, with a meaning look at her sister.
human
But they did not stop. And when she had a chance, after Dot and Tess had moved out of hearing distance, Ruth added:
gpt
They're the same men, Agnes!
human
You mean the ones who robbed us?
gpt
I'm pretty sure; yes!
human
Oh dear! voiced Agnes, and she looked around the now darkening woods.
gpt
I wish we hadn't stopped in such a lonely place,
human
Nonsense! laughed Mr. Howbridge.
gpt
I shall begin to think you doubt my ability as guardian. My physical, not my mental,
human
Oh, no, it isn't that, Agnes made haste to say.
gpt
Only--
human
And we have Neale, and Hank, too, broke in Ruth.
gpt
While Mrs. MacCall is a tower of strength herself, even if she is getting old.
human
Oh, yes, I know, murmured Agnes.
gpt
But--well, don't let's talk about it,
human
And I think we'd better be going back. It will soon be quite dark.
gpt
Yes, agreed the lawyer.
human
We had better go back.