human
I am ready and willing, he assured her at the end,
gpt
No! Not that, Kenneth. I cannot permit you to lie for ME. That would be unspeakable. I am not wholly without honour. There is nothing you can do for her,--for either of us at present. Thank you for preparing me,--and for your offer, Kenneth. Stay away from us until you have had time to think it all over. Then you will realize that this generous impulse of yours would do more harm than good. Let her think what she will of me, she must not lose her faith in you, my boy.
human
But--what of her? he expostulated.
gpt
What are you going to say to her when she asks you--
human
I don't know, she interrupted, lifelessly.
gpt
I am not a good liar, Kenneth Gwynne. Whatever else you may say or think of me, I--I have never wilfully lied.
human
Jasper Suggs is dead. Moll Hawk killed him last night. She has been arrested. There is nothing you can do for Viola at present, but you may be able to help that poor, unfortunate girl. Suggs told her about me. She will keep the secret. Go and see the sheriff at once. He will tell you all that has happened.