human
We persuaded Rupert--Mr. Legard and I--to go and lie down; he has neither eaten nor slept since his mother died. Oh, Aileen! I am so sorry for you!
gpt
Hush! raising one tremulous hand and turning away;
human
Shall we not see Sir Rupert? the colonel asked.
gpt
I should like to, particularly.
human
I think not--unless you remain for some hours. He is completely worn out, poor fellow!
gpt
How comes that young man here, Miss Everard? nodding in the direction of Mr. Legard, who had withdrawn to a remote corner.
human
He may be a very especial friend of Sir Rupert's--but don't you think he presumes on that friendship?
gpt
No, sir! I think nothing of the sort! Mr. Legard has a perfect right to be in this room, or any other room at Thetford Towers. It is by Rupert's particular request he remains!
human
Aileen, he said, haughtily,