human
Well, sir, he said, his voice so tense that while it did not tremble it vibrated a little.
gpt
I do not know exactly _why_, but I think I know what it's about.
human
Good. Then we need not waste any time.
gpt
It's about Griselda Walbridge.
human
I thought as much.
gpt
I want, Barclay went on, watching the young face very closely,
human
I'd do a great deal for you, sir. I'd do anything in the world--for--Griselda.
gpt
I am glad to hear you say that. Well, what steps would you advise me to take in order to--to break off my engagement to Griselda?
human
Why do you ask me?
gpt
Because, the older man answered in a perfectly even voice,
human
I know that she loves you.
gpt
Oh, you know that!
human
I do, and because of this I have suggested to her that perhaps, when she did me the honour of accepting me, she--she made a mistake.