human
Was your novel finished?
gpt
I think so.
human
Then you are out of danger. He will want nothing else of you. But you should have taken it with you.
gpt
I had only sufficient presence of mind to slip it back into the drawer. To-morrow I shall simply demand it.
human
You will do nothing of the kind. It is in his handwriting, and you have no legal proof that it is yours. You must take it away secretly. And he will not dare to reclaim it.
gpt
And Jack?
human
You must warn him,
gpt
He would laugh at me. However, I must speak to Reginald.
human
It is of no avail to speak to him. At least, you must not do so before you have obtained the manuscript. It would unnecessarily jeopardise our plans.
gpt
And after?
human
After, perhaps. But you must not expose yourself to any danger.
gpt
No, dear, he said, and kissed her;
human
Be careful, nevertheless.
gpt
I shall. In fact, I think he is not at home at this moment. If I go now I may be able to get hold of the manuscript and hide it before he returns.
human
I cannot but tremble to think of you in that house.
gpt
You shall have no more reason to tremble in a day or two.
human
Shall I see you to-morrow?
gpt
I don't think so. I must go over my papers and things so as to be ready at any moment to leave the house.
human
And then?
gpt
Then--
human
Yes, she replied--