human
Gad! thought he,
gpt
Oh, will you?--will you? How good of you, how very, very good! she ejaculated with a little half-sigh of utter relief.
human
That is all I ask, Mr. Deland. Someone will come and _see_--see for themselves how things stand at Aygon Castle. I tell you my intuition is very rarely wrong, and if harm does not come to my poor father before this week is out, then I have made the first mistake in all my life. But I'm not mistaken. Of that I am positively, absolutely _sure_!
gpt
Well, let's hope you are, my dear young lady, said Mr. Narkom, in his practical fashion, getting to his feet at a sign from Cleek, to show that the interview was over at last.
human
You are lucky to have the help of Mr. Deland, I must say. Personally I never thought for an instant that your case would interest him, but as it _has_, you'll no doubt meet on the midnight express--eh, Deland?--and travel up together? And now, as I have a lot of business on hand, I'll wish you a very good morning and good luck.
gpt
Thank you. She got to her feet and put her gloved hand into his.
human
You have been very, very kind. And I hope, too, that you are right concerning my intuition. But I am afraid not. Thank you so much for--everything. And you, too, Mr. Deland. Shall I expect you to-night, then, by the midnight express, or would you prefer to travel alone?
gpt
Certainly not. I shall be glad of your company, if you will permit me to travel with you, Miss Duggan, he responded gallantly--feeling, however that he would have preferred to travel alone, if politeness permitted him to say so.
human
There will be a good deal of reading that I shall have to do, but if you'll pardon that.... To-night, then, by the midnight express. I shall look for you outside the Third booking-office, at 11:40. And I shall already have secured two corner seats. Back to the engine, or not?
gpt
Back, please, she made answer, giving his hand a grateful squeeze on parting.
human
How kind you are! I feel hopeful already! Somehow, you inspire me with confidence, Mr. Deland. In your hands I know things will not go amiss. If we can only get there in time----