human
He fell, and I caused him to fall, thought Lord Grayleigh.
gpt
In the moment of his fall, if I were even half a man, I would stand by him and acknowledge my share in the matter. But no; where would be the use? I cannot drag my children through the mire. Poor Ogilvie is losing his child, and for him practically life is over.
human
I saw Ogilvie just now, he said,
gpt
At least the widows and orphans won't be ruined, said one of the directors, a thin-faced anxious-looking man.
human
Well, of course, Lord Grayleigh, we must all wash our hands of this.
gpt
We must do so advisedly, was Grayleigh's remark;
human
And what of Ogilvie himself? said an angry-looking man.
gpt
Such infamous conduct requires stringent measures. Do you gentlemen share my views?
human
It may reflect on ourselves, said one or two.
gpt
It is just possible there may be some people who will not believe that he was alone in this matter.
human
If I were you, gentlemen, he said, moodily,
gpt
I would leave Ogilvie to his God.
human
Philip! said Mrs. Ogilvie, as he re-entered pretty Silverbel about four o'clock that afternoon,
gpt
I have just had an extraordinary telegram from our lawyer, Mr. Acland.
human
How strangely tired and worn you look, she replied;
gpt
You are wrong there, Mildred. There was a time when not only my brain but all my moral qualities were affected, but I believe these things are put right at last.
human
I am enjoying, for the first time for many months, the applause of an approving conscience, he continued;
gpt
Have you done anything rash, Philip?
human
I have done something which my conscience justifies. Now, what about the telegram from Acland?
gpt
He is coming here this evening to have a talk with me. What can he have to say?
human
Doubtless his visit is accounted for by an interview I had with him yesterday. I asked him to explain matters to you, as you and he conducted the business with regard to this place together. Mildred, Silverbel must be given up.
gpt
It cannot be, she cried,
human
That money was returned by me to Acland yesterday. He has doubtless heard of another purchaser. It will be a lucky thing for us, Mildred, if he takes the furniture as well as the place. Pray don't keep me now.