human
Please explain the strange observation you made when Mr.--er--Horncastle interrupted us by his return.
gpt
Mr. Carrington, he said at length,
human
I can tell you a little now, but not all. First tell me in what way you think you were attacked.
gpt
I cannot. I only know that I felt as though someone was cutting my throat.
human
Someone, replied
gpt
Doctor Meadows,
human
Ah! Laurence exclaimed,
gpt
It was done by a man who has made a careful study of murder.
human
Good gracious, for what purpose?
gpt
For the purpose of murdering your father!
human
No, no, it cannot be! exclaimed Laurence.
gpt
Why this enmity? What has the Squire done?
human
Nothing, responded Meadows;
gpt
No. Who? What?
human
Don't you know what harmless weapon it is that when skilfully wielded deals death more cruelly than knife or gun? Why, a cord, a piece of silk cord!
gpt
Then, Laurence shouted, for the words shed light upon the dark subject that he had tried so hard to penetrate--
human
A Thug,