human
I don't believe, Jim, that I heard you come in.
gpt
That's all right, said Sedgwick,
human
I have thought this business all out, Jack. I believe the prime motive for this swindle was to separate you and Rose, and prevent your marriage. The first thing to do then, is to secure that matter. You must see Rose, and if she is willing, you must be married to-morrow. I think she will consent, and that her mother will approve it when she shall have been told the truth. This must be, Jack; first, because those old scoundrels will continue to plot against the marriage until they know it is of no more use; and second, I want to go away to-morrow evening.
gpt
It cannot be, said Browning.
human
They took all my money. They left me but a beggarly £12,500.
gpt
How much did you keep thinking through so long a time would be sufficient to accumulate before you could come back and 'try to steal Rose Jenvie?'
human
O yes, I know, said Browning;
gpt
What have you told Rose about your money matters?
human
Not one word,
gpt
Do you think she expects a no-account boy to go off to America, and with nothing but his head and his hands to accumulate more than £12,500 in three or four years? asked Sedgwick.
human
But this is all foolishness, old boy, he continued.
gpt
The last half of the money those old men obtained from you can be recovered easily, if not all; if that, after awhile, proves to be the best thing to do. And, moreover, I tell you that we are partners in this, and that we still have as much money as you and I can very well handle. I must have my way about this, old friend.
human
But if you are going away, why cannot I go with you?