human
I think you should wait here, he suggested to Natalie;
gpt
It is likely we will miss him again at the Crossing, Garth went on;
human
But here, he urged,
gpt
He would not come with you,
human
I promise to bring him, said Garth determinedly;
gpt
No! she said with manifest agitation.
human
That is another reason!
gpt
What is?
human
I--I could not have any trouble between you,
gpt
But I promise to bring him safely,
human
I will go to the wife of the inspector, said Garth--
gpt
I will not let you,
human
But why?
gpt
The risk of the humiliation of a refusal is too great, she said.
human
I do not doubt she is a good woman; I'm sure she rises splendidly to all the demands of her position up here. But she _has_ a position to maintain, you see; no doubt she is bringing up girls. And me! --Natalie turned away her head--
gpt
I have not taken care of you properly,
human
Let us not talk about _that_!
gpt
Why do you worry? she asked.
human
We're a thousand times better off than we were yesterday; for you have laid our enemy by the heels! Why mayn't I go on with you just the same as before? I cannot trust any one but you!