human
She is backwards and forwards, said Nap.
gpt
I believe she is spending to-night.
human
Ah! Then, Boney, I want you to speak to her--to-night. He looked up at his brother with his old, kindly smile.
gpt
It's for my own sake, old chap, he said.
human
You know, I didn't sleep last night. I was thinking about her--about you both. And I want her to know everything to-night. I shall sleep the easier when she knows.
gpt
Will you tell her, Boney?
human
What am I to tell her?
gpt
Tell her the truth, dear fellow, so that she understands it. Make her realise that the dearest wish of my life is her happiness--and yours. He reached up a hand to the motionless figure beside him.
human
Just this one thing, Boney, he pleaded gently.
gpt
Remember--I came back because of it. It will be my happiness too. I want to feel that all is well between you. God knows I want it more than anything else on earth.
human
But she won't have me, you know, he said, after a moment.
gpt
She only forgave me because of you.
human
Shucks, dear fellow! I guess that wasn't the reason.
gpt
I wish to heaven you'd let me off, Nap said, with sudden vehemence.
human
Let me shunt first instead of last. It's more than I can face--even for you.
gpt
But I guess you'll face it all the same, said Lucas gently.
human
And when it's over, come--both of you--and tell me.
gpt
So long, old chap! he said.
human
Don't stay indoors. I'm not wanting you. Think I'll get to sleep presently. Don't let them wake me if I do.
gpt
Luke!