human
There's the old Marquis coming back from Monday Port,
gpt
See here, Nance, he exclaimed impulsively;
human
What makes you ask?
gpt
Oh--a number of things. I've seen you with him more or less; felt he had some influence over you.
human
I have been with the Marquis very little save when others have been about. He has no influence over me. I don't care to discuss such queer ideas.
gpt
Oh, all right ... I dare say I'm mistaken ... I only thought... He hesitated...
human
If you care for me, I don't mind what you think of the Marquis.
gpt
Remember, Tom--you promised to say nothing until I gave you leave. You're not fair...
human
But you do love me?
gpt
There is nothing between you and the old Frenchman--no mystery?