human
It is a strange and an extraordinary thing--a very singular--a most odd thing! I thought all was right, knew no other; and there--the family are gone!
gpt
I suppose, sir, they had a right to go.
human
This will not do; this must be altered, ma'am.
gpt
Come, come now, uncle, expostulated Shirley,
human
I want--I demand to know, Miss Keeldar, whether Sir Philip has made you an offer?
gpt
He has.
human
You avow it?
gpt
I avow it. But now, go on. Consider that point settled.
human
He made you an offer that night we dined at the priory?
gpt
It is enough to say that he made it. Go on.
human
He proposed in the recess--in the room that used to be a picture-gallery--that Sir Monckton converted into it saloon?
gpt
You were both examining a cabinet. I saw it all. My sagacity was not at fault--it never is. Subsequently you received a letter from him. On what subject--of what nature were the contents?
human
No matter.
gpt
Ma'am, is that the way in which you speak to me?
human
There you sit, silent and sullen--_you_ who promised truthful replies.
gpt
Sir, I have answered you thus far. Proceed.
human
I should like to see that letter.
gpt
You _cannot_ see it.
human
I _must_ and _shall_, ma'am; I am your guardian.
gpt
Having ceased to be a ward, I have no guardian.
human
Ungrateful being! Reared by me as my own daughter----
gpt
Once more, uncle, have the kindness to keep to the point. Let us both remain cool. For my part, I do not wish to get into a passion; but, you know, once drive me beyond certain bounds, I care little what I say--I am not then soon checked. Listen! You have asked me whether Sir Philip made me an offer. That question is answered. What do you wish to know next?
human
I desire to know whether you accepted or refused him, and know it I will.
gpt
Certainly, you ought to know it. I refused him.
human
Refused him! You--_you_, Shirley Keeldar, _refused_ Sir Philip Nunnely?
gpt
I did.
human
There it is! There it is! There it is!
gpt
Sincerely speaking, I am sorry, uncle, you are so disappointed.