human
Well?
gpt
I must hide. I must efface my identity, and for certain reasons-- indeed to obtain greater security I must marry.
human
Marry! I echoed.
gpt
Well, really, Sybil, I don't understand you in the least. Why?
human
Because I can, I hope, save myself by marrying, she went on quickly.
gpt
To-night I am going into hiding, and not a soul must know of my whereabouts. The place best of all in which to hide oneself is London, in one of the populous working districts. They would never search for me there. As the wife of an industrious working-man I should be safe. To go abroad would be useless.
human
But why should you leave so hurriedly?
gpt
Ah! you will know in due course, was her answer.
human
Ask me no questions now, only help me to escape.
gpt
How?
human
Listen, and I will tell you of the plans I have formed. To-night I have thought it all out, and have made resolve. The car is in the shed over against the kennels. I backed it in yesterday, therefore it will run down the hill along the avenue, and right out through the lodge gates without petrol and noiselessly. Once in the Chichester road, I can drive it away without awakening either the house or the Grants who keep the gate. You'll come with me.
gpt
Where?
human
To London.
gpt
And what would people say when it was known that you and I left together in the middle of the night?
human
Oh! they'd only say it was one of Tibbie's mad freaks. It is useful sometimes, she added,
gpt
Yes, that's all very well, but it is not a judicious course in any way.