human
And she, your grandmother--does she still live?
gpt
Yes.
human
Where?
gpt
In Old Barrens Cottage; but she is a helpless paralytic.
human
So near, so near! and I never knew it. Great Heaven! how wonderful is thy dispensations!
gpt
Is it possible you knew her?
human
Yes, I knew her, he replied, slowly.
gpt
Tell me, did she ever speak to you of your father?
human
She did--often. My father was drowned! He was branded, tried, convicted, and condemned for the guilt of another. _His_ day of retribution is to come yet! Enough of this--I cannot understand what possible interest all this can have for you.
gpt
You will soon learn. Come with me; Miss Lawless, remain with my wife until my return. This way, young man,