human
Did you consider her ladyship a dangerous lunatic?
gpt
No, sir.
human
Why, then, did you prophesy that she would kill your master?
gpt
I--I believed Lord Wilmersley's time had come, but I knew not how he would die. I did not know that she would be the instrument--only I feared it.
human
Why did you think his lordship's days were numbered?
gpt
Sir, if I were to tell you my reasons, you would say that they were not reasons. You would call them superstitions and me a foolish old woman. I believe what I believe, and you, what you have been taught. God shall judge. Suffice it, sir, that my reasons for believing that his lordship would die soon are not such as would appeal to your common-sense.
human
H'm, well--I confess that signs and omens are not much in my line, but I must really insist upon your giving some explanation as to why you feared that your mistress would murder Lord Wilmersley.
gpt
Because--if you will know it--he loved her more than was natural--he loved her more than his God; and the Lord God is a jealous God.
human
And this is really your only reason for your extraordinary supposition?
gpt
For me it is enough,
human
Well, well--very curious indeed!
gpt
How did you pass the evening of the murder?
human
In my room. I had a headache and went early to bed.
gpt
I suppose somebody saw you after you left Lady Wilmersley's room who can support your statement?
human
I do not know. I do not remember seeing any one,
gpt
Ah, really? That is a pity, said the coroner.
human
However, there is no reason to doubt your word--as yet,