human
Miss Allison, said he, quitting his search and stepping boldly forward,
gpt
Mr. Elmendorf!
human
Bear with me one moment, persisted Mr. Elmendorf, with deprecatory gesture.
gpt
I am aware that I have not possessed your friendship in the past; indeed, I may say I have been conscious of a distinctly hostile influence; but my devotion to your father and your brother and the interests of the family and all that may affect its good name make it mandatory upon me to speak. I appeal to Mrs. Lawrence to support me in my assertion that I am prompted only by the worthiest motives in thus apparently intrusively, officiously if you will, claiming your attention.