human
What a question, Miss Leigh!
gpt
It wouldn't have been unnatural if you had considered it wiser to be reticent. What happened on the last occasion would have justified it.
human
If you are referring to Nevis's visit to Mrs. Calvert, I should be quite willing to leave you to outwit him again. The way you secured the letter was masterly. Still, in view of the opinions you expressed about Winthrop, I don't understand why you did it, and, so far as I can remember, you haven't explained the thing.
gpt
I meant his visit to the Farquhar homestead when I told him about Lucy; but I'll try to answer you. For one reason, I wanted to make amends for my previous--rashness.
human
Well, laughed Thorne,
gpt
I believe I have already admitted that I was prejudiced against Winthrop.
human
That, returned Thorne,
gpt
He paused a moment.
human
But, I shouldn't like to think that your prejudice extends to Lucy.
gpt
Of course, he added,