human
And what do you think now, sir?
gpt
It is terrible. I would not have believed Curtis capable of such a crime. But is it really true, Mrs. Barnes? Is my lost boy alive?
human
To be sure he is.
gpt
Have you seen him?
human
I know him as well as I know you, sir, and better, too.
gpt
Is he--tell me, is he a good boy? Curtis told me that he might be a criminal.
human
He might, but he isn't. He's as dacent and honest a boy as iver trod shoe leather. You'll be proud of him, sir.
gpt
But he's in California.
human
He was; but he's got back. You shall see him to-day, and Florence, too. Hark! I hear the door bell. They're here now. I think you had better go in and confront Curtis.
gpt
I feel weak, Mrs. Barnes. Let me lean on you.
human
You can do that, and welcome, sir.