human
Why, Jessie--Jessie, my darling! is that you?
gpt
Yes, it is I, said the woman, bitterly.
human
What have you done with Max Van Duren?
gpt
Oh, never mind him just now. But why don't you kiss me, Jessie? Why don't you kiss the foolish old man that has never ceased to love you, and search for you, and long for you, day and night?
human
Father, what have you done with Max Van Duren?
gpt
Oh, I've got the scoundrel in safe custody, never fear!
human
In safe custody! What do you mean?
gpt
Come inside, and I'll tell you all about it.
human
You needn't be afraid of meeting anything worse than black-beetles, he said, with a chuckle.
gpt
Follow me, Jessie, and mind the stairs, he added, when he had bolted the front door.
human
There's fifteen of 'em; I've counted them many a time. We shall find a glimmer in the kitchen, I dare say.
gpt
Many a worse crib than this,