human
I heard your voices raised, he said quietly,
gpt
I want no interference, said Mrs. Coppersley jealousy.
human
I can manage my own business.
gpt
That may be, said the young man drily,
human
Husband!
gpt
Yes, said Vand; while Mrs. Coppersley--or rather Mrs. Vand--looked sullenly at the floor.
human
We have been married for three months, secretly.
gpt
Why secretly?
human
That's our business,
gpt
Pardon me, Rosamund, said Vand, who was as polite as his wife was rude.
human
It is only fair that Miss Huxham should understand the position.
gpt
Have it your own way, then, muttered Mrs. Vand, tossing her head,
human
She is willing to do that for fifty pounds,
gpt
I shan't give her that amount.
human
You are quite right, Rosamund; you will give Miss Huxham a cheque for one hundred pounds.
gpt
Are you out of your senses?
human
I don't want so much as that, Mr. Vand,
gpt
It is a mere question of justice, Miss Huxham. My wife has inherited the Solitary Farm, so it is only right that she should recompense you.
human
Mind, said Bella, suddenly, and thinking that this might be a bribe,
gpt
I told you so, Henry,
human
I have seen the will and the lawyer, said the man quietly,
gpt
And that is why my aunt wishes me to leave the house,
human
You can come or stay as you please, he said gently.
gpt
I am quite willing that you should remain.
human
Oh, cried Mrs. Vand furiously,
gpt
Aunt, interrupted Bella, blushing with annoyance,
human
Not one penny.
gpt
I shall give Bella a cheque for one hundred pounds on condition that she does not trouble me again,
human
You seem to hate me so much that there is no need for me to see you any more,
gpt
But I warn you that if the will is not right I shall take steps to recover the farm, which I look upon as my property.
human
It is not your property, it is mine; and Jabez's income also, said Mrs. Vand, looking up from the cheque she was writing,
gpt
I refuse to sell my heritage for a mess of potage,
human
There is no need that you should, interposed Vand gently.
gpt
Rosamund, sign the cheque.