human
Has Colonel Brand left the house?
gpt
Yes, miss, some time ago.
human
Are you sure he's not lurking about your back, Mrs. Chetwode?
gpt
Holy mercy! I hope not.
human
What made you think such a queer thing, dearie? whispered she, presently, through the key-hole.
gpt
I seen him go out, plain as plain can be.
human
What did he say to my message?
gpt
Ugh! He swore like a blasphemer at me, Miss Margaret, dear.
human
Keep watch lest any of the doors be left open to-night, Mrs. Chetwode.
gpt
Oh, yes, miss--though I'm sure Purcell is very careful. My goody! Miss Margaret, how wild you look! Surely you can't be well?
human
Oh, yes. Do not let any one disturb me to-night again, if you please. Good-night.
gpt
Sleep soundly, miss. Good-night.