human
There is not much to tell, he said in his guttural tones.
gpt
Edwin Lister was my friend and a trader in Nigeria, my country. He saved my life from a lion and won my gratitude. I helped him with his trading and left my tribe to do so. We heard of a treasure in the wilds of my country, and wished to fit out an expedition to find that treasure. Edwin Lister did, that is, and I was glad to do as he desired. But we required money, and it could not be had. Edwin Lister then thought of an old friend of his, Captain Huxham, who had also been in Nigeria----
human
My father!
gpt
Yes, missy, said Durgo, bending his head towards her with grave respect.
human
He was well known in Nigeria many years ago, as he had a river steamer there. Edwin Lister then came to London with me, and afterwards came to see Captain Huxham here. That was some weeks ago, and he promised me to return. As he did not, I came down and then heard of the murder of Captain Huxham. But where is my master, Edwin Lister?
gpt
Have you not seen him since?
human
No.
gpt
What do you think has become of him?
human
I think, he said gravely,
gpt
But why should Mr. Lister kill my father?
human
He wanted money, said Durgo simply.
gpt
If Captain Huxham would not give the money, Edwin Lister would kill him. It is quite simple. But I wish, added the negro wisely,
human
Would you have done so?
gpt
Oh, yes, if Edwin Lister had wished it.