human
Marjorie, he said abruptly,
gpt
I want you to tell me what this trouble is between you and Elsie.
human
I--I'm afraid I can't tell you, Uncle Henry, she faltered;
gpt
I have asked her, and so has your aunt, but she refused to tell us anything except that you have quarreled about something, and that you have treated her rather unkindly.
human
Now I happen to know a good deal about these little quarrels of Elsie's, Mr. Carleton went on quietly.
gpt
She is a good girl, and a clever one, too, but she has her faults and I have no reason to suppose that you are any more to blame than she in this case. All I want is a clear account of what happened, and then I can settle this tempest in a teapot, which I can see has been making you both unhappy for the past two days.
human
I am very sorry, Uncle Henry, but if Elsie hasn't told you what the trouble is, I am afraid I can't tell either. Please don't be angry, or think me disrespectful, but I can't tell; it wouldn't be fair.
gpt
Very well, he said, turning away coldly, and taking up a book,
human
I have no more to say on the matter. I am sorry, for I hoped you would have sufficient confidence in your aunt and me to trust us, and confide in us. I do not wish to force you to tell us anything against your will, but you must remember that your mother has placed you under our care.
gpt
Oh, Uncle Henry!