human
How and by what means this great end has at last been accomplished, it would take me too long to tell you in detail now. That may be left for an after occasion. That he has succeeded completely and fully in what for a long time seemed an utterly impossible task, this telegram in his own words is ample proof. Not till he should have so succeeded would he allow you to be communicated with, or even to be made aware of his existence.
gpt
How very strange of him! If he had but trusted me!
human
But the troubles of the past are over now. I propose to start for London by the six o'clock train this evening, and to take you with me. We shall find your father waiting at Miss Bellamy's to receive you.
gpt
This evening! See my father this very evening!
human
Why not? Has he not sent for you?
gpt
I shall have to speak to Lady Dudgeon, and--and----
human
And you will be ready equipped for your start by 5.30. I will ask Sir Thomas to let Fenton drive us to the station in the wagonette.
gpt
I am far from sure that it's not all a dream,
human
Kiss me, and try to discover whether you are awake or asleep that way.
gpt
Does my father know that you are acquainted with me?
human
Not till a few days ago was he made aware that I had ever seen you.
gpt
Then all the time you have been at Stammars you have known my father, but without making him aware that you knew me, as you have known that I was not Mr. Lloyd's daughter, and that you yourself were the heir to his property.
human
It would be impossible to state the case more briefly and clearly.
gpt
Even now I hardly seem to see clearly the motives by which you were actuated. But I have heard so many strange things to-day, that that is hardly to be wondered at.
human
The two most powerful motives that actuated me were these: your father's strongly-expressed wish that you should be left unaware of his existence and of the terrible story of his life till he himself was prepared to reveal everything; and secondly, my desire to win my wife as a poor man wins his--for himself alone, and not for whatever worldly goods fortune may have encumbered him with.
gpt
I am afraid, said Eleanor, still with a smile,
human
You hold the key to my heart, and that unlocks everything. When you come to know me better, as I hope you will do some day, you will find that, like most of my fellows, I am very shallow when properly gauged. Only, perhaps, I have the art of hiding it better than some. But now I must leave you for a little while. Remember, I shall expect you to be ready by half-past five. In fact, I have already telegraphed that we shall leave for London by the six o'clock train.