human
He was bending over my dressing-table, mamma, said Miss Tennant.
gpt
I could see him plainly in the moonlight; he had a mask, and was smooth shaven, and he wore gloves.
human
I wonder why he wore gloves,
gpt
I suppose, said Miss Tennant,
human
Did he say anything?
gpt
Not to me, I think, said Miss Tennant,
human
Why a _confederate_? asked Mrs. Tennant.
gpt
Oh, I see--you mean a sort of partner.
human
But there was only the one, said Miss Tennant.
gpt
And when he had filled his pockets and was gone by the window--I thought it was safe to scream, and I screamed.
human
Have you looked to see what he took?
gpt
No. But my jewels were all knocking about on the dressing-table. I suppose he got them.
human
Well, said Mrs. Tennant,
gpt
And only to think, said Miss Tennant,
human
Never mind, my dear, said her mother confidentially;
gpt
Oh, said Miss Tennant,
human
I feel sure that they will be recovered some day--it may not be to-morrow, or next day--but somehow--some time I feel sure that they will come back. Of course papa must offer a reward.
gpt
I wonder how much he will offer!
human
Oh, a good round sum. I shall suggest five thousand dollars, if he asks me.