human
Upon my word, you are a Juno, Clara Maria! he said, when they were alone.
gpt
There is money in you yet!
human
I know what you mean, Billy, replied the doctor's widow coldly,
gpt
How are you going to live?
human
That's my business, retorted Mrs. Warrender.
gpt
I have enough to live on, even without selling my jewels. Perhaps I shall marry again.
human
I'm sure you will, Clara Maria. You always were a determined woman.
gpt
Hold your tongue, and tell me how much longer do you intend to disgrace me here?
human
How can I tell you, if I am to hold my tongue? said Cicero coolly.
gpt
As to staying here, I'm not disgracing you that I know of. No one knows you are my ungrateful sister.
human
Billy, if I wasn't a lady, I'd---- Ungrateful, indeed, you brute! Go away at once!
gpt
No, Clara Maria, not till I find out who killed my brother-in-law. I never knew him, said Cicero, wiping away a tear;
human
That won't do, Billy, said his sister sourly;
gpt
Both rewards, Clara Maria. With two thousand pounds I could be a gentleman for the rest of my life.
human
That you will never be.
gpt
I would do nothing----
human
You never have, you lazy vagabond!
gpt
Don't interrupt and insult me, Clara Maria, but work with me.
human
Work with you? gasped Mrs. Warrender.
gpt
At what?
human
At this case, Clara Maria. I believe that the secret of this mystery is to be found in the island of Jamaica--in the past life of Mr. Marlow. Now, your husband knew the late lamented millionaire in Jamaica, and he might have left some papers relative to the acquaintance. If so, let me see them, and I'll get on the track of the assassin. We will share the reward.
gpt
My husband did leave papers, Mrs. Warrender said thoughtfully,
human
You won't get the reward!
gpt
Oh yes, I will; I'm as clever as you are, Billy. Thank you for the idea!
human
You won't work with me?
gpt
No, said she firmly,
human
I won't; I know you of old, and I want you to keep out of my way. Leave this village and I'll give you twenty pounds.
gpt
What! when there is a chance to make two thousand! No, Clara Maria.
human
Then earn the reward yourself. There's Joe Brill, he might tell you what you want to know, mocked Mrs. Warrender.
gpt
My husband said he was with Marlow for thirty years.
human
I wish I could ask Joe Brill, said Cicero gloomily.
gpt
Ever since he tipped me the sovereign I have suspected Joe Brill; but he's gone!
human
Gone! Gone where?
gpt
I don't know. I only heard the news to-night. He's gone away without a word, and vanished!