human
I hoped, I stammered,
gpt
Oh, she's sorry not to meet you, Roger broke in,
human
But she's not strong. And she--er--was rather upset in the theatre. She doesn't go out often; and she never takes late supper. She's probably in bed by this time----
gpt
Oh, Roger, do let me tell him the truth! exclaimed Grace.
human
Think how he helped us in our trouble? What if he could help Maida? You must admit he has a mind for mysteries, and if he could put an end to the persecution which has spoiled her life, Maida wouldn't join the Sisterhood.
gpt
She's going to join a Sisterhood?
human
Yes, said Grace, glancing at Roger.
gpt
You see, Rod, it slipped out!
human
I suppose there's no harm done, he answered.
gpt
Only, it's for Maida to talk of her affairs. Lord John's a stranger to her.
human
But, I said on a strong impulse,
gpt
I've taken the liberty of falling in love with Miss Odell, without being introduced, and in spite of the fact that she has a right to despise my family. This is the most serious thing that's ever happened to me. And if she goes into a Sisterhood the world won't be worth living in. Give me a chance to meet her--to offer myself----
human
Great Scott! cried Roger.
gpt
And the British are called a slow race!
human
Offer myself as her knight, I finished.
gpt
Do you think I'd ask anything in return? Why, after what Haslemere did----
human
Oh, but who knows what might happen some day? suggested Grace.
gpt
Rod, I _shall_ make Maida come down.
human
Mother Superior