human
Nothing but prejudice, the Princess repeated.
gpt
I daresay he was never really a pawnbroker and is quite respectable. By the bye, do you think he wrote this letter himself? It would be just like him.
human
No, Malipieri answered.
gpt
I am sure he did not. Volterra never did anything in his life which could not at least be defended in law. The letter is genuine.
human
Then there is some one who knows, besides ourselves and Volterra and his wife?
gpt
Yes. I am sure of it.
human
You are so clever. You must be able to find out who it is.
gpt
I will try. But I am sure of one thing. Even if the money is not paid on the day, the story will not be published at once. The man will try again and again to get money from you. There is plenty of time.
human
Unless it is a piece of servants' vengeance, the Princess said.
gpt
Our servants were always making trouble before we left the palace, I could never understand why. If it is that, we shall never be safe. Will you come and see me, if you think of any plan?
human
I will go to the Embassy to-morrow afternoon, between three and four.
gpt
Thanks. Do you know? I really cannot help liking you, though I think you are behaving abominably. I am sure you could get a divorce in Switzerland.
human
We will not talk about that,