human
You have succeeded fairly well in concealing your astonishment at seeing me here in this hut, dressed as I am, she said, somewhat hurriedly.
gpt
You have been greatly puzzled. I am about to confess something to you. You will see me again,--often perhaps,--if you remain long in this country. It is my wish that you should not know who I am to-night. You will gain nothing by asking questions, either of me or of the Strikers. You will know in the near future, so let that be sufficient. At first I--
human
You have my promise not to disregard your wishes in this or any other matter, he said, bowing gravely.
gpt
I shall ask no questions.
human
Ah, but you have been asking questions all to yourself ever since you came into this cabin and saw me--in all this finery--and you will continue to ask them, she declared positively.
gpt
I do not blame you. I can at least account for my incomprehensible costume. That much you shall have, if no more. This frock is a new one. It has just come up the river from St. Louis. I have never had it on until to-day. Another one, equally as startling, lies in that bedroom over there, and beside it on the bed is the dress I came here in this afternoon. It is a plain black dress, and there is a veil and a hideous black bonnet to go with it.
human
You--you have lost--I mean, you are in mourning for some one?