human
At any rate, he seemed to think so. He was living at the Palace Hotel, and I made his acquaintance at a small social gathering at the house of my uncle. I am an orphan, and was perhaps the more ready to marry on that account.
gpt
Did Mr. Waring represent himself as wealthy?
human
He said he had expectations from a wealthy relative, but did not mention where he lived.
gpt
He told the truth, then.
human
We married, securing apartments on Kearney Street. We lived together till my child was born, and for three months afterward. Then Mr. Waring claimed to be called away from San Francisco on business. He said he might be absent six weeks. He left me a hundred dollars, and urged me to be careful of it, as he was short of money, and needed considerable for the expenses of the journey. He left me, and I have never seen or heard from him since.
gpt
Did he tell you where he was going, Mrs. Waring?
human
No; he said he would be obliged to visit several places--among others, Colorado, where he claimed to have some mining property. He told me that he hoped to bring back considerable money.
gpt
Do you think he meant to stay away altogether?
human
I don't know what to think. Well, I lived on patiently, for I had perfect confidence in my husband. I made the money last me ten weeks instead of six, but then I found myself penniless.
gpt
Did you receive any letters in that time?
human
No, and it was that that worried me. When at last the money gave out, I began to pawn my things--more than once I was tempted to pawn my wedding-ring, but I could not bring my mind to do that. I do not like to think ill of my husband, and was forced, as the only alternative, to conclude that he had met with some accident, perhaps had died. I have not felt certain that this was not so till you told me this evening that you know him.
gpt
I can hardly say that I know him well, yet I know him a good deal better than I wish I did. But for him I would not now be in San Francisco.
human
How is that? Please explain.
gpt
But what motive could he have in getting you out of New York? I cannot understand.
human
I don't understand myself, except that I am the friend of Florence.
gpt
His cousin?
human
Yes.
gpt
But why should she be compelled to leave her uncle's home?
human
Because Curtis Waring made him set his heart upon the match. She had her choice to marry Curtis or to leave the house, and forfeit all chance of the estate. She chose to leave the house.
gpt
She ought to know that he has no right to marry,