human
When did Miss Florence leave the house, Jane?
gpt
Most an hour since,
human
It is sad, very sad that she should be so headstrong,
gpt
It is sad for her to go away from her own uncle's house,
human
And very--very foolish.
gpt
I don't know about that, sir. She had her reasons,
human
Did she say where she was going, Jane?
gpt
I don't think the poor child knew herself, sir.
human
Did she go alone?
gpt
No, sir; the boy that was here last night called for her.
human
That ragamuffin! said Curtis, scornfully.
gpt
She certainly shows extraordinary taste for a young lady of family.
human
The boy seems a very kind and respectable boy,
gpt
He may be respectable, though I am not so sure of that; but his position in life is very humble. He is probably a bootblack; a singular person to select for the friend of a girl like Florence.
human
There's them that stands higher that isn't half so good,
gpt
Did Miss Florence take a cab?
human
No; she just walked.
gpt
But she took some clothing with her?
human
She took a handbag--that is all. She will send for her trunk.
gpt
If you find out where she is living, just let me know, Jane.
human
I will if she is willing to have me,
gpt
Look here, Jane, said Curtis, angrily,
human
I don't need to be told that, sir. I know that well enough.
gpt
Then you know that it is to him that your faithful services are due, not to Florence?
human
I'm faithful to both, Mr. Waring.
gpt
You are aware that my uncle is justly displeased with my cousin?
human
I know he's displeased, but I am sure he has no good reason to be.
gpt
Take care! he said, with a frown.
human
You seem to be lacking in respect to me. You don't appear to understand my position in this house.
gpt
Oh, yes, I do. I know you have schemed to get my poor young mistress out of the house, and have succeeded.
human
I have a great mind to discharge you, girl,
gpt
I am not your servant, sir. You have nothing to do with me.
human
You will see whether I have or not. I will let you remain for a time, as it is your attachment to Miss Florence that has made you forget yourself. You will find that it is for your interest to treat me respectfully.