human
Because I've got nothing for you to eat, and I think you finished even the whisky! Thanks for my evening, Mr. Purnett.
gpt
And you look as tired as a dog, he remarked--with a successful suppression of 'Mrs. Ledstone.'
human
What you want is a good sleep, and--and it'll all look brighter in the morning. May I come and see you soon?
gpt
If I'm here, of course you may. But I haven't made up my mind. I may go back to the country, to the Aikenheads, my cousins--where I met Godfrey, you know.
human
I say, is there trouble? You know how I like you both. Has there been a row?
gpt
Godfrey avoided any danger of that. I don't want to talk about it, but you may as well know. Godfrey has gone away.
human
Oh, but he'll come back, Mrs.----He'll come back, I mean, you know.
gpt
Never. And I don't want him. Don't ask me any more--to-night, anyhow. She gave him her hand with a friendly pressure.
human
Good-night.
gpt
Good Lord! Well, I'm sorry. I say, you won't cut me now, will you?
human
I haven't so many friends that I need cut a good one. Now, if you drive off at once, you'll be back in time to get some supper somewhere else. She smiled again, and in a longing for comfort owned to him--and to herself--her childish fears.
gpt
And I want to be snug in bed before the spooks come out! I feel rather lonely. So, again, good-night.
human
Well, I'm left outside, anyhow, Bob reflected philosophically, as he walked back to the cab. But his mind was occupied with the picture of the proud forlorn woman, there alone in the empty house, very much alone in the world too, and rather afraid of 'spooks.' All his natural kindliness of heart was aroused in pity and sympathy for her.
gpt
I should like to give her a really good time, he thought. In that aspect his impulse was honestly unselfish. But the image of the pale delicate face abode with him also. The two aspects of his impulse mingled; he saw no reason why they should not, if it were really 'all off' between her and Godfrey Ledstone.
human
I think she likes me well enough--I wonder if she does! He did not, to do him justice, ask an extravagant degree of devotion in return for any 'good times' which he might find himself able to offer. When it is so easy for two people with good tempers, sound digestions, and plenty of ready cash to enjoy themselves, why spoil it all by asking too much? Surely he and Winnie could enjoy themselves? The idea stuck in his mind. Again, why--to him--should it not? His scrupulous behaviour hitherto had been based on loyalty to Godfrey Ledstone. It appeared that he was released from the obligation by his friend's own act.
gpt
He can't say I didn't play the game, while the thing lasted,