human
We are obliged to be cautious, he said, when it came to his turn to speak,
gpt
You can hardly consider me a stranger, answered Wilding, simply.
human
I was one of your poor lost children here, in the bygone time.
gpt
All the information which our books can give is heartily at your service, he said.
human
After the time that has elapsed, I am afraid it is the only information we have to offer you.
gpt
Is that all? asked the wine-merchant.
human
Had you no after-communication with Mrs. Miller?
gpt
None--or some reference to it must have appeared in this book.
human
May I take a copy of the entry?
gpt
Certainly! You are a little agitated. Let me make a copy for you.
human
My only chance, I suppose, said Wilding, looking sadly at the copy,
gpt
That is the only chance I see at present, answered the Treasurer.
human
I heartily wish I could have been of some further assistance to you.
gpt
M. The account of Mrs. Miller, widow, of Groombridge Wells, was found. Two long lines, in faded ink, were drawn across it; and at the bottom of the page there appeared this note:
human
Account closed, September 30th, 1837.