human
Fox, Fox, she said, with a quiver in her voice, for she was very near to crying.
gpt
I'm glad. You are an old comfort. You don't know how lonely it was, waiting by myself. I thought I could stand it, but I don't know whether I could have held out much longer. The street was getting on my nerves.
human
I know, Sally, he replied.
gpt
I was afraid it would. And now what is the prospect? Is Charlie likely to come soon? And shall we go to your hotel or wait?
human
I must wait. But--but, Fox, it would provoke Jane and Charlie, too, to find you here.
gpt
Then I will vanish at the first sign of them. But I should really like to know how your enterprise comes out. Do you mind telling me, Sally? And how shall we manage it without telling your mother? I suppose she doesn't know the purpose of your coming.
human
Not from me, although she may guess. I'll come out, in a day or two, to call on you, sir. Shall you feel honored?
gpt
You know I shall, Sally. But how will you account for your call?
human
I shall come to collect the rent, returned Sally promptly,
gpt
She had Fox's arm and she gave it a little squeeze. It was a very little squeeze and very brief, but it made his heart jump.
human
It was lucky for me that you--
gpt
Don't you know, he asked simply, with a laugh of content,