human
Got back, you see, Maude. Why, what's the matter?
gpt
Lord De Courcy,
human
I thought you said her ladyship knew you? said Ray.
gpt
She did not seem to do so while here.
human
All your fault, said Ranty.
gpt
You didn't give her time to bless herself before you opened your broadside of knock-down facts; and after hearing all the astounding and unexpected things you had to tell her, of course it couldn't be expected she could think of a common, every-day mortal like me. Heigho! And so Erminie is a great lady now? I suppose I ought to be glad, Ray, but, if you'll believe it, upon my word and honor, I'm not. Of course, she'll have hundreds of suitors, now; and even if she loved me--which I don't suppose she did--that high and mighty seignior, her father, wouldn't let her have anything to do with a poor sailor. Ray, I tell you what, ever since I heard it I have been wishing, in the most diabolical manner, that it might turn out to be a false report. It may not sound friendly nor Christian-like to wish it, Ray, but I do wish it--I wish she had not a red cent in the world. I might have had some chance, then.