human
Did you know that Mr. Thorneley's other nephew was with him last night? He met Mr. Atherton in Wimpole Street.
gpt
Yes, sir, and left nearly an hour before Mr. Atherton went away.
human
Still, why is he not suspected as much as the other?
gpt
What message?
human
From Mr. Atherton. He wanted to write or to send for you to come; but they wouldn't let him. You see, sir, we know you are an important witness against him, and Jackson--he's a sharp one--wouldn't have him communicating with you. Poor gentleman! he was stunned-like at first when he was told. Then when he saw me, 'Jones,' said he, 'you go to Mr. Kavanagh; tell him what has happened. Tell him I'm an innocent man, so help me God! I wouldn't have hurt a gray hair of the old man's head. But I was angry with him, I confess.' Then we warned him not to say anything which might criminate himself, so he only bent his head reverently, and said again, 'My God, Thou knowest I am innocent.' Then he turned to me suddenly and caught my arm. 'Tell Mr. Kavanagh to go at once to Mrs. Leslie's, and see that the news doesn't come upon them too suddenly. Tell him I _trust to him_.' Those were his words, sir, two or three times,--'Tell him I trust to him.'