human
Well, here I am. I've given you time enough to make up your mind, haven't I, Miss Gibson?
gpt
Yes, and I have made it up, answered the younger.
human
I don't say you're not acting in good faith. The note you brought to the dock looks like Mr. Odell's handwriting. And it's just as you said it would be. I found no letter of instructions waiting here. All the same, Miss Parsons, I won't give up the jewel till morning, when I've made sure the person I expected is not going to call.
gpt
You _are_ silly! cried the other.
human
Now, how _could_ I have known there _was_ a jewel coming with a Miss Gibson on this ship, if I wasn't all right?
gpt
That's true, the younger woman admitted.
human
I don't see how you could have known except from Mr. Odell. But I'm not taking chances! If nobody else shows up before nine to-morrow morning, why then----
gpt
I have to go west to-morrow morning, explained Miss Parsons, her voice quivering with impatience.
human
I can't wait. I told you so on the dock. You _must_ give me the thing now.
gpt
I won't--so there!
human
I believe you want me to _bribe_ you!