human
Well, I'm here, said Kittredge with a queer little smile.
gpt
I couldn't come any sooner and--I can't stay.
human
Isn't it over yet?
gpt
I don't know what you mean by 'it,' but, as a matter of fact, _it_ hasn't begun yet. If you have any questions you'd better ask 'em.
human
Was the woman who came in the carriage the one you told us about?
gpt
Yes.
human
Have you been with her ever since?
gpt
No. I was with her only about ten minutes.
human
Is she in trouble?
gpt
Yes.
human
And you?
gpt
Oh, I'm in trouble, all right.
human
Can I help you?
gpt
The only way you can help is by believing in me. I haven't lied to you. I hadn't seen that woman for over six months. I didn't know she was coming here. I don't love her, I love you, but I did love her, and what I have done to-night I--I _had_ to do.
human
There's no use going into that, he answered unsteadily.
gpt
I can only ask you to trust me.
human
I trust you, Lloyd,