human
Where does he live?
gpt
Number --, Madison Avenue, New York.
human
A-ah!
gpt
Adrian, when you asked my niece that question about her father, did you--had you---- Tell me what was in your mind.
human
Why, nothing, sir, beyond an idle curiosity. And I'm no end sorry for my thoughtlessness. I've seen how tenderly you both watch her mother's grave and I wondered where her father's was. That was all. I had no business to have done it----
gpt
It was natural. It was nothing wrong, in itself. But--unfortunately, it suggested to Margot what I have studiously kept from her. For reasons which I think best to keep to myself, it is impossible to run the risk of other questions which may rouse other speculations in her mind. I have been truly glad that she could for a time, at least, have the companionship of one nearer her own age than Angelique or me, but now----
human
Now it is time for her to return to her ordinary way of life. I understand you, of course. And I am going away at once. Indeed, I did start, not meaning to come back, but--I will--how can I do so, sir? If I could swim----