human
It is so difficult, she murmured,
gpt
No, no! he protested.
human
You must not think of me as one. Try and consider me your elder brother, or an old family friend, whichever you like best.
gpt
It is very, very difficult, she continued, looking steadfastly at the ground.
human
Only--I have come face to face--with something terrible, and wholly unexpected trouble. I want to leave Paris to-day--this very day. I want to leave it for ever.
gpt
But your sister? he asked.
human
What of her? Have you quarrelled with her?
gpt
No, she answered.
human
I have not quarrelled with her. It is simply our point of view which is altogether different. I want to get away--to go to London. I cannot explain beyond that.
gpt
Then I am sure, Sir John declared,
human
My sister, she murmured,
gpt
The next question, Miss Anna, he said,
human
Anna! she repeated.
gpt
How do you know--why do you think that my name is Anna?
human
I think, he said,
gpt
I am really curious, she persisted.
human
You must have heard--have you--oh, tell me, won't you? she begged.
gpt
Have you heard things?