human
I--I suppose you think I have been a very bad woman?
gpt
I think you have acted unwisely. Ruth Dale crimsoned under the steady glance.
human
You see, Mr. Drew has always had a deep interest in you. His sister and I heard about you long before we came up here. He says you had grave provocation. What you have done was done--in ignorance. It would only be sin--after you knew the difference.
gpt
I see. But what--what would you think about Mr. Gaston?
human
I think he has treated you--shamefully. He knew how such things are viewed. He took advantage of your weakness and innocence. I hate to say this to you--but I have no two opinions about such things. I think this Mr. Gaston must be a very wicked man.