human
Oh, Nap, she said admitting him unconsciously in her extremity to an intimacy she would never have dreamed of according him in any less urgent circumstances,
gpt
I am greatly troubled about my husband. You said he would come to me, but--he hasn't come!
human
I know he hasn't, Nap said. He spoke quietly, but she was aware of a certain grimness in his speech.
gpt
I shouldn't worry if I were you. It won't help you any. Is there anyone else you would like sent for?
human
I have--no one else, she said, her voice quivering beyond her control.
gpt
How can I lie here and not worry?
human
Lord bless the child! said Mrs. Errol vigorously.
gpt
What is there to worry about, anyway?
human
Mrs. Errol is very good, Anne said earnestly.
gpt
You mustn't think me ungrateful or unappreciative. But I cannot go on like this. I cannot!
human
I am afraid you have no choice,
gpt
Will you tell me exactly what has passed? Has he definitely refused to come to me? Because, if so--
human
If so--
gpt
If so--I must go back to him at once. I must indeed. You will manage it for me, will you not? Perhaps you will take me yourself in the motor.
human
No, said Nap. He spoke briefly, even sternly. He was bending down over her, and she caught the gleam of the firelight in his eyes and thought that they shone red.
gpt
I would do a good deal for you, Lady Carfax, he said,
human
He paused a moment and she felt his grasp slowly tighten upon her hand.
gpt
You want to know what passed, and perhaps it is better that you should know even if it distresses you. I sent a messenger in the motor to Sir Giles last night to tell him of your accident and to beg him to return here with him. He came back alone with no definite reply. He did not, in fact, see Sir Giles, though the message was delivered. I waited till noon today to see if he would come, and then as there was no sign of him I went myself in the motor to fetch him.
human
Ah!
gpt
I saw him, Nap went on very quietly.
human
I practically forced an entrance. He was in his study alone. I fancy he was feeling sick, but I didn't stop to inquire. I told him you were wanting him. I was quite kind to him--for your sake. She fancied the grim lips smiled.
gpt
But I regret to say he didn't appreciate my kindness, and I soon saw that he was in no state to come to you even if he would. So--I left him and came away.
human
Ah! Again that faint exclamation that was like the half-uttered cry of a woman's heart.
gpt
He wasn't--wasn't rude to you, I hope?
human
Mr. Errol, she said beseechingly,
gpt
Kick me? questioned Nap drily.
human
My dear lady, no man may kick Nap Errol and live. So I did not give him the opportunity.
gpt
That's the worst of telling the truth, Nap said softly.
human
It is sure to hurt someone.
gpt
I am glad you told me, she whispered back,
human
I will tell you then, he answered swiftly.
gpt
Stay quietly here and be as happy as you can till the doctor gives you leave to go back. You will have to do it in any case, but--if you feel you owe me anything, which of course you don't --he smiled again, and his smile when free from cynicism held a wonderful charm--