human
No; I won't sit down, he explained, hurriedly, and not without excitement,
gpt
Good-bye?
human
Not for long, I hope. I'm off--to give myself up.
gpt
But why to-night? Conquest asked.
human
What's the rush?
gpt
Only that I want to get my word in first. They've got their eye on me. I thought it yesterday, and I know it to-day. I want them to see that I'm not afraid of them, and so I'm asking their hospitality for to-night. I've got my bag in the cab, and everything ship-shape. I couldn't do it without coming round for a last word with you, old man; and I was going to see you afterward, Miss Strange. But since I've found you here----
human
You won't have to, she finished, brightly.
gpt
I'm glad to be able to save your time. I'm confident we're not losing you for long; and as I know you're eager, I can only wish you God-speed, and be glad to see you go
human
Now, she added, turning to Conquest,
gpt
I'll ask you to see me to my motor. I shall leave you and Mr Ford together, as I know you must have some last detail to arrange.