human
It's a fact, I never asked her for it, she said slowly.
gpt
No, I never. I just asked her if she had found anything, and she said 'No.'
human
She would! That would be like her! cried Ida Bellethorne.
gpt
She is a person who prides herself upon being exactly honest; and I guess that means barely honest. Oh, Betty Gordon!
human
Well, now what's the matter?
gpt
Did--did you know you lost it in Mrs. Staples' shop?
human
No. I didn't know where I lost it. I only thought----
gpt
That I might have picked it up and said nothing about it?
human
Why Ida! I would not have hurt your feelings by saying anything about it for the world, said Betty honestly.
gpt
That was why I didn't tell you. You see, if you really had known nothing about the locket when I asked you, all the time you would be afraid that I suspected you. Isn't that so?
human
You dear, good girl! gasped Ida, dabbling her eyes with her handkerchief.
gpt
And I didn't say anything because I thought you would think I wanted a reward for returning it.
human
So, you see, I couldn't speak of it. But now, of course, we'll get it away from Mrs. Staples. I think she's horrid mean!
gpt
You're a dear!
human
You're another! cried Betty gaily.
gpt
Now come on! Maybe those boys will eat up all the dinner, and I am so hungry!