human
Certainly I have no wish to be your fellow-traveller.
gpt
You are not quite fair on Mr Trent. Has it ever been explained to you? Oh, then, it is no wonder. He was deceived as well as poor Clive by that wicked man.
human
Was he?
gpt
Yes, indeed. What a friend for Clive to choose! Do you think he will be more careful now? Because, if not, I am sure he will be ruined.
human
He has had a lesson, of course.
gpt
And it was all through you that the man was found out. Imagine his telling you that he had repaid the money! I suppose he is too ill to be punished?
human
He is dead,
gpt
Dead! she looked questioningly at him; something which he could not shut out of his manner, gave her suspicions. She said with her old imperativeness,
human
Why do you speak in such little sentences? Are you hiding something, or are you offended? Don't you know that we can never, never, thank you enough?
gpt
You don't include me in your `we,' I hope,
human
Certainly personal relations need not be discussed between us, replied Jack haughtily.
gpt
May I ask how the history of the money continues after reaching this point?
human
If it were not for this lady, I might decline to answer your questions, said Trent in the same tone.
gpt
She being present, and considering herself under obligations to you, I will inform you that it does not continue at all. It ends with Mr Smith.
human
Who is dead?
gpt
Who is dead.
human
And therefore beyond the possibility of being called as a witness.
gpt
That may be your way of looking at the case. From my view I should say that he was beyond the possibility of being called to account for dishonesty.
human
Take care, Mr Trent,