human
I was going to write that I didn't know any one who cared to settle in Texas; but now what if I wrote that I'd take the place and everything on it off the fellow's hands myself?
gpt
I don't know what Texas is like, Annesley replied, coldly.
human
But anything would be better than the life you're leading now.
gpt
I wasn't intending to go alone, Knight reminded her.
human
I said, if you'd stick by me, not throw me over altogether, I'd try and begin again. In that case, Texas would do as well as anywhere; and the place and the money are clean.
gpt
How could I go with you, and live under the same roof, with everything so changed? the girl exclaimed.
human
It would kill me!
gpt
As bad as that?... Well, then, I must rack my brains for something else. But I'm sorry this won't do. Would you care to live with Archdeacon Smith and his wife?
human
No. No! And they wouldn't want me.
gpt
That seems queer to me: that any one should have the chance of keeping you with them, and not want you ... How would it be for you to go on the same ship with me, and find a little home somewhere on an allowance I could make you out of that fund? You see, you are my wife in the eyes of the law, so I'm bound to support you. And you're bound to let me do it, if I can do it honestly.
human
Let it go at that, she sighed,
gpt
Very well. We won't argue that part yet. The thing to make sure of at the moment is this: Do I get a cable, say on the day everyone's leaving Valley House, calling me back to America on urgent business, and do I take you with me?