human
What have you learned?
gpt
Miss Frewen, said our hero,
human
I wish you would let me know just the extent of your interest in this young man.
gpt
My interest in him is kept alive because of my absolute belief in his innocence. I believe he has been wronged from his cradle. I believe that under terrible temptations he has remained honorable and true.
human
But has he not to your knowledge led a rather fast life in Paris?
gpt
I have no proof that he has.
human
Answer me one more question: Have you communicated with him since he has been in America?
gpt
Then you know he is in America?
human
Yes, I have the most positive proof that he is in America.
gpt
Have you seen him?
human
Yes, I have seen him.
gpt
Why do you not tell me all about it?
human
Because I do not know how deeply I may wound you if I tell you the whole truth.
gpt
If the truth, as you term it, is a reflection upon his honor you need not fear to tell me, for I know that you have been misled.
human
You are firm in your trust in his honor and good character?
gpt
I am.
human
Poor girl! you are infatuated and deceived.
gpt
You may think so.
human
I have the proofs.
gpt
Satisfactory to you, no doubt, but not proofs after all.
human
I know he is associated with vile characters.
gpt
I don't doubt it,
human
You don't doubt it?
gpt
No.
human
And you still maintain his integrity?
gpt
I do.
human
I cannot understand.
gpt
No; some day you will understand it.
human
I saw him attempt a crime. I prevented him from committing what I believe would have been a murder.
gpt
Not a murder,