human
Joyce--your beauty crazed me, and I had not forgotten Jude; I did not care!
gpt
Stop! The little cold hand was pressed against his lips,
human
Going--where can you go?
gpt
I think Mr. Drew will help me. I am going to tell him everything--and he will--find a way.
human
You shall not!
gpt
There is another way. The only way. Drew shall not meddle in my affairs--nor yours. You will stay right here in your home until I return. I'm going to Filmer; he's the only one we need, he'll act for us both.
human
But--what then?
gpt
Then? why I'm going to find Jude. I'm going to buy him off--if necessary. He shall free you--and then--then!
human
And then?
gpt
But how --Joyce panted;
human
They shall see what I've brought out of my experience. We'll make a place for ourselves and redeem the past. They shall seek us, my darling, and they shall see at last that I am master of my life!
gpt
Dare I trust--not you--but myself? she whispered.
human
After everything is said--I am--what I am!
gpt
Yes--you are what you are! Gaston pressed his lips against her trembling mouth.
human
And now, good-bye! he released her, and led her toward her door.
gpt
I must make a few preparations--then get to Filmer. It's all very wonderful, but it is more true than wonderful. Until I come, then--and it may take time, dear--you will remember?
human
Always--until you come--and after!