human
I am going away to-morrow,
gpt
Going away! What do you mean, Sir Rupert? We are going away together, if you like.
human
No; I go alone. You remain here; it is your place now.
gpt
Never! cried the young artist--
human
You reverse matters, said Rupert Thetford;
gpt
Alone!
human
Alone! All the ties that bound me here are broken; I go alone and single-handed to fight the battle of life. Guy, I have spoken to the rector about you--you will find him your friend and aider; and May is to make her home at the rectory. And now, turning suddenly and moving to the door,