human
I shouldn't wonder if Pence's statement was true, said Cyril, musingly, as he reflected on the present position of affairs.
gpt
It did seem strange to me that such a rough sea-dog as Huxham undoubtedly was, should have so refined a daughter as you.
human
I thought it was my education, and----
gpt
No, said Cyril, looking at her searchingly in the light of the small lamp.
human
Your feet and hands are too delicate, and your features too clearly cut, and your whole bearing too well bred, to be the child of such a man. Huxham and his sister are plebeians: you are an aristocrat. I am quite sure.
gpt
Perhaps what Mr. Pence says may explain why the money was not left to me.
human
If you are not Huxham's daughter, of course he would not leave you the money. But it was strange that he should tell Pence--why, what is the matter?
gpt
I am unwilling to suspect Mr. Pence, seeing that it seems almost certain your father is guilty, but I don't believe that my father--I mean that Captain Huxham told him.
human
Why not?
gpt
It was not Captain Huxham's way to confide in anyone, and if he had kept silent for so long he certainly would not have told anyone later, especially Silas Pence. If anyone knew the truth it would be my aunt--I mean Mrs. Vand--and she hated me quite sufficiently to tell me that I was no kith or kin of hers. This she did not do.
human
Well, and what do you make of the business?
gpt
This, said Bella, slowly.
human
I believe that Mr. Pence _does_ know something of the murder, although he may not have struck the blow. Your father may have been disturbed by Mr. Pence, and may have taken the hundred pounds. But I am certain that Mr. Pence found some papers telling that I was not Captain Huxham's daughter, and has them in his possession now.
gpt
You have no proofs of this wild charge.
human
No, I have not. All the same, I believe----
gpt
Belief is one thing, and certainty another, said Lister, decisively,