human
I bring bad news from India, my lady. Captain Everard was a friend of yours?
gpt
Yes; he left his little daughter in my charge.
human
I know. You have not heard from him lately?
gpt
No, and I have been rather anxious. Nothing has befallen the captain, I hope?
human
Yes, Lady Thetford; the very worst that could befall him. George Everard is dead.
gpt
He was my friend, he said, in a low voice,