human
Kenneth wants to talk to you about something very important,
gpt
Have you been over at his house, Viola?
human
Yes, mother.
gpt
Come in, Kenneth. She stood aside to let Viola pass. Kenneth, who had hastily donned his coat, followed the two women into the house. There was a light in the parlor.
human
Will you sit down, or do you prefer to remain standing in my house, Kenneth Gwynne?
gpt
Will you be seated first, madam?
human
Thank you, she said calmly, and seated herself on the little horsehair sofa. If there was any uneasiness in the look she sent from one to the other of the young people it was not noticeable.
gpt
Hattie came in a little while ago, she said,
human
Kenneth will tell you what happened, said the girl, hurriedly.
gpt
He wants to see you alone. I am going upstairs.
human
Well, what have you been telling her?
gpt
Nothing that she should not know, he answered.
human
I will first tell you what happened a little while ago, and then--the rest of it. There is evil afoot. I have been wrong, I realize, in not warning you and Viola.