human
Oh, dear Mrs. Vincent, I am so sorry for you! said Lady Western again;
gpt
I know it all, and it makes my heart bleed to think of it. I will be your friend and your daughter's friend as long as I live, if you will let me. Oh, don't shut your heart against me! Mr. Vincent trusts me, and so must you; and I am heartbroken to think all that you must have gone through----
human
Stop! said Mrs. Vincent, with a gasp.
gpt
I--I cannot tell--what you mean,
human
Oh, don't shut your heart against me! cried the young dowager, with genuine tears in her lovely eyes.
gpt
This gentleman was with Mr. Vincent yesterday--he came up here this morning. He is--Mr. Fordham.