human
It's a serious matter--of course, Wayne said, after becoming hesitation;
gpt
He ought to know, Ford broke in, confidently.
human
I've nothing to show in the way of passports, except myself and my work. I've been with him ever since I went to South America, and he's been extremely kind to me. The only certificate of character I can offer is one from him.
gpt
That's sufficient. We should be sorry to let Evie go, shouldn't we, Miriam? She's a sweet child, and very much like her dear mother. But, as you say, it was bound to happen one day or another; and we can only be glad that--I'm happy to congratulate you, Mr. Strange. Your name, at any rate, is a familiar one. It's that of an old boyhood's friend of mine, who showed me the honor of placing this young lady in my charge. We called him Harry. His full name was Herbert Harrington, but he dropped the first. You seem to have taken it up--it's odd, isn't it, Miriam?--and I take it as a happy omen.
human
Thank you. Ford rose, and made the blind man understand that he was holding out his hand,
gpt
I shall be more satisfied now for having told you.
human
Oh, why did you do that? she protested.
gpt
Don't you see that it only makes things more complicated than they were already?
human
It's my first move, he laughed, with friendly bravado.
gpt
Now you can make yours.
human
I'm coming again, he said, with renewed confidence.
gpt
I've a lot more things to say.
human
And I have only one,
gpt
He's a nice young fellow, Wayne said, as he heard her enter. He had risen and felt his way into the bay-window, where he stood looking outward as if he could see.
human
I suppose it must be all right, since the Jarrotts are so enthusiastic Poor little Evie! I hope she'll be happy. It's extraordinary how his voice reminds me of--