human
If this should go any farther it would be a bad thing for Grayson.
gpt
Why? What is it?
human
This land grant bill! Gladys has been trying to run things, it seems, and has made a botch of it. She has gone too headlong, and compromised herself to such an extent with the committee chief, that when she was prepared for a _coup de grace_, the congressman turned the tables. It is a bad thing for Grayson. The man has her in his power, and swears that unless Grayson will actively uphold the counter-policy, he will make it uncomfortable for his wife. Grayson has just been telling me all about it, and is almost helpless in the matter. Something must be done.
gpt
What--what--what?
human
Why Helen! What is the matter, child, I didn't imagine it would startle you so. Of course you feel anxiety for Gladys--friends as you are--but she is a clever woman, and I have no doubt she will get out of it in some way.
gpt
Has--has--has Gladys been working through Mr. Dalzel for this scheme?
human
Working for it? Why certainly, dear. Why shouldn't she--her husband's interests are hers. Yes. She has been doing what she could, of course--she has done her best, and isn't to blame for such a _faux pas_ as this; but it seems a little stupid in her. There would be no danger of such a thing on your part!