human
Well? said Carol, impatiently.
gpt
Go on, Imp! Begin _some_where.
human
I was just wondering where to begin, admitted the Imp.
gpt
I was trying to remember what you actually _do_ know, but I guess, except for the fact as to who that picture is, you don't know a single thing.
human
You once said, Sue reminded her,
gpt
I suppose it _has_ dawned on you that that picture has some connection with Louis?
human
We've thought of it, but it seemed so impossible that we finally gave up the idea, replied Sue.
gpt
What _could_ it possibly have to do with him?
human
Everything,
gpt
Go on, then! commanded Sue.
human
You've kept us on tenter-hooks long enough. If you're going to tell us at all, do please begin at the beginning, and don't stop till you're through.
gpt
The trouble is just this, admitted the Imp.
human
I don't actually _know_ anything much at all. It's just guesswork, except for one or two things. You seem to think Monsieur has told me the whole business. Well, he hasn't,--not a single thing,--except that I was right about knowing who that portrait was, and he asked me not to say anything about it, especially to Louis. Everything else I've worked out for myself, and it _may_ be all wrong; but somehow I don't think it is.