human
May I ask, said Dan at length, disturbed by this scrutiny, and rising to a courtesy that was in reality beyond him,
gpt
replied Madame de la Fontaine;
human
You are very kind, madame, Dan replied with dignity.
gpt
I am to infer then that my liberty or my further unwarranted imprisonment on this ship is to be determined by you?
human
I was watching Mrs. Heath's house,
gpt
Ah! but I and my maid were alone in the room into which you so unceremoniously looked, monsieur!
human
Yes, madame, but why should you infer that my motive in looking into that room was interest in your affairs?
gpt
I do not altogether assume that, Mr. Frost, the lady protested.
human
I infer simply--but, pardon! you were to say--?
gpt
Merely to ask you, madame, what Captain Bonhomme proposes to do with me, should you not be so good as to use your influence in my behalf?
human
I have fear, monsieur, she said after a moment,
gpt
Then, said Dan,
human
It is that that I desire, monsieur; and yet--?
gpt
And yet?
human
I confess, monsieur, I must first discover if you are really deserving of my efforts. I care to know very much why you watched me last night at the House on the Dunes. For what reason do you watch me at midnight? a stranger, a woman? Why is it that my affairs give you interest? I would know.