human
I suppose, she began,
gpt
I am a little curious to know,
human
When I have told you, I suppose you will think me a very foolish girl; probably I am. But I cannot leave a stone unturned.
gpt
I have read the interview with you in this morning's Rockton _Banner_,
human
I'm sorry to hear that,
gpt
Why?
human
Because there are scarcely ten words of truth in it.
gpt
I am very sorry to hear you say that,
human
You surely did not believe all that stuff, Miss March?
gpt
Not all of it, of course, replied the girl, with a faint smile;
human
What part?
gpt
About your sister, who was stolen in infancy.
human
It is true, said Al,
gpt
Ah!
human
But the facts were so twisted and distorted that the story is very different from the truth.
gpt
What is the truth?
human
Believe me, said Miss March,
gpt
I do not ask from mere idle curiosity. I have a most important reason for putting the question. Will you not tell me the story?
human
Certainly, Miss March; for I feel that you have some strong motive for desiring to hear it.
gpt
Believe me, I have. Go on, I beg of you.
human
I thought I should find you here,
gpt
Who are you, and what do you want?
human
I'm a deputy sheriff, and I want you. I have a warrant for your arrest.
gpt
A warrant for my arrest?
human
That's what I said. Now, young fellow, don't you try to resist me, for it won't work.
gpt
I'm not going to resist you if you really have a warrant,
human
Well, I have, and here it is.
gpt
What am I accused of?