human
You knew him very well?
gpt
Yes.
human
Perhaps he was your brother?
gpt
No, she said, and a faint flush flitted into her pallid face for an instant.
human
No, and then her voice sank to a whisper,
gpt
Ah! And now, miss, you don't suppose that the assassin could have been an enemy of his? Did he have any enemies, who might rob him, as a blind to cover up their real motive?
human
Tom have an enemy? No--no--he was too good and kind for that. It was done by some murderous wretch for the sake of plunder. Tom must have resisted being robbed, and the ruffian killed him.
gpt
That is my own theory. And--I do not wish to pain you, miss--but what about the body? Has he any family or relations?
human
No, none in this world. He and I were all in all to each other,
gpt
I will take care of the body.