human
Well, I think I _have_ heard it spoken of; but, if so, all the more reason for you to be cautious.
gpt
I thought so! said Owen.
human
Spoken of by----
gpt
Why, by Mrs. B.'s step-son for one; so you may suppose there was nothing said against the lady. _He_'d think it an uncommon good thing, I dare say; it would relieve him of a burthen. He might wash his hands of the family if she was to marry again.
human
Relieve him of a burthen! cried Owen, starting up from his chair.
gpt
Have you any idea what he does for his father's widow and children, Mr. Bragg? Theodore Bransby is a liar. I know him. There's nothing too base for him to insinuate against his stepmother, who is, I declare to God, one of the best and most innocent women breathing! Theodore has a grudge against her and her children--a jealous, petty, despicable kind of grudge; and he's a mean-minded scoundrel! He checked himself in walking furiously about the room, and turned to Mr. Bragg with an apology.
human
I beg your pardon, but I _cannot_ talk coolly of that fellow.
gpt
I'm inclined to agree with you, and yet I wish I could think better of him; or rather, I wish he was somebody else altogether,
human
Mr. Bragg, said Owen, with a sudden inspiration,
gpt
Well, yes; I will, answered Mr. Bragg.
human
Perhaps I ought to have done so before. Any way, I'll come; just put down the address.
gpt
Thank you. Shall I write those Spanish letters now?
human
Ah! you'd better. Mr. Barker, there, will give you a seat for the present in his room.