human
But everyone knows we are not married, I said.
gpt
Mrs Rumbold, for instance!
human
Not everyone. There are some who believe it, or they would not hesitate to attack me,
gpt
For my own part, Tibbie, I think we've carried the masquerade on quite long enough. I'm beginning to fear that Jack, or some of his friends, may discover us. Your description is circulated by the police, remember; besides, my prolonged absence has already been commented upon by your people. Jack and Wydcombe have been to my rooms half a dozen times, so Budd says.
human
No. They will not discover us,
gpt
But walking here openly, and travelling up and down the country is really inviting recognition, I declared.
human
You were recognised, you'll remember, in Carlisle, and again in Glasgow. To-morrow you may be seen by one of your friends who will wire to Jack. And if we are found together--what then?
gpt
What then? she echoed.
human
Why, I should be found with the man who is my best--my only friend.
gpt
But a scandal would be created. You can't afford to risk that, you know.
human
No, she answered slowly in a low, hard voice,
gpt
I suppose you are right, I can't. Neither can you, for the matter of that. Yes, she added, with a deep sigh,