human
You will see now, I concluded,
gpt
You know the consequences to me if I attempt to shield you?
human
I can understand they would be very serious, if it was discovered.
gpt
Where is my cousin?
human
He went down in the _Burgen_. There is no doubt that I am the only survivor. He was below at the time of the explosion, and not even any of the men on deck were saved.
gpt
But if he should not have been drowned and should come here?
human
Your mother and Hans, every one believes I am your cousin, and not so much as a breath of suspicion that you know the truth could ever be roused, unless of course you admitted it.
gpt
And what do you wish me to do?
human
To allow matters to remain as they are until we can get Nessa away; but it is entirely for you to decide.
gpt
I--I can't decide now. I must have time to think. I was never so perplexed or astounded in my life.
human
Rosa dear!
gpt
It is not for us to settle, Nessa,
human
If I wait till to-morrow, say, will you use the time to escape, Mr. Lancaster?
gpt
That is impossible, Miss von Rebling, I replied uncompromisingly.
human
I have come to get Nessa away, and that cannot be done in the time.