human
This surprises you, no doubt. When I reached New York I was very ill again. I made the physician tell me the truth. I cannot live a month; I may die any day, but it would be horrible to leave my child to battle with poverty, unsuccess. If he was to make a fortune he might go into it with a better heart, you know. And your brother is so young. He would be good to her. Not that I fancy Jasper Wilmarth could be cruel to a pretty young girl who would bring him a fortune.
gpt
Pardon me, I annoy you, but----
human
You think it all strange. It is not your way of doing things. When I saw the young girl I made my wife, I had no word for her delicate ear until her parents had consented and betrothed her. And I loved her--God only knows how dearly. She died in my arms, loath to go. But your young people, they love to-day and marry with no consultation, they quarrel and are divorced. Is it any better?
gpt
No, Floyd Grandon answers honestly.
human
But--I do not know my brother's views----
gpt
You will write to him. You will explain. Your father, it is said, left all things in your hands. He had confidence, trust. I trust you as well.
human
I will do the best I can, and we may find some other way if this fails.
gpt
And you spoke of some person----
human
My lawyer found a young man, a foreigner, Lindmeyer by name. He seems very ingenious. If you will let me bring him?
gpt
I shall be most glad.