human
Why d'you tell me now?
gpt
Because of you. Because of my friend's--baby girl.
human
How?
gpt
The child's name was Joan. Joan Rest is the daughter of Charles Stanmore--the man I am accused of murdering. This afternoon I advised her to have some one to live with her--a relative. She is sending for the only one she has. It is her aunt, Stanmore's housekeeper--the woman I insulted past forgiveness.
human
Why did you advise--that?
gpt
Why? Why? Because you love this little Joan, daughter of my greatest friend. Because I owe it to you--to her--to face my accusers and prove my innocence.
human
Well?
gpt
Let's eat, Padre, he said calmly.
human
I'm mighty hungry. Then he came a step nearer and gripped the elder man's hand.
gpt
I'm right with you, when things--get busy.