human
So you made it out well with the lady,
gpt
Yes, I answered, flushing.
human
Not so badly for the time that offered.
gpt
A remarkable woman, he said.
human
Most remarkable! Then he went on:
gpt
Now as to your own intended, I congratulate you. But I suggest that you keep Miss Elisabeth Churchill and the Baroness von Ritz pretty well separated, if that be possible.
human
Sir, I stammered;
gpt
You start to Canada to-night,
human
I can not well do that,
gpt
I have no time to choose another messenger, he said.
human
Time will not wait. You must not fail me. You will take the railway train at eight. You will be joined by Doctor Samuel Ward, who will give you a sealed paper, which will contain your instructions, and the proper moneys. He goes as far as Baltimore.
gpt
You would be the better agent, he added presently,
human
But, sir--
gpt
Go on, then, with your wedding, if you will, and if you can; but see that you do not miss the train at eight!