human
What a fool I am! he muttered, standing up on the hearthrug, and leaning his elbows upon the broad mantelpiece.
gpt
And yet I wonder whether the world ever held such another enigma in her sex. Paris looms behind--a tragedy of strange recollections--here she emerges Phoenix-like, subtly developed, a flawless woman, beautiful, self-reliant, witty, a woman with the strange gift of making all others beside her seem plain or vulgar. And then--this sudden thrust. God only knows what I have done, or left undone. Something unpardonable is laid to my charge. Only last night she saw me, and there was horror in her eyes.... I have written, called--of what avail is anything--against that look.... What the devil is the matter, Dunster?
human
I beg your pardon, sir, the man answered,
gpt
A lady, Dunster. Who is it?
human
Lady Ferringhall, sir.
gpt
Lady Ferringhall--alone?
human
Quite alone, sir.
gpt
For Heaven's sake, Dunster, don't let her out of the carriage, or hansom, or whatever she came in. Say I'm out, away, anything!
human
I am sorry, sir, the man answered,
gpt
Forgive my coming in, she said to Ennison.
human
I heard your voices, and the hall is draughty. What is the matter with you?
gpt
I cannot pretend that I am glad to see you, Lady Ferringhall, he said quietly.
human
For your own sake, let me beg of you not to stay for a moment. Dunster shall fetch you a cab. I----
gpt
You needn't be worried, she said quietly.
human
The conventions do not matter one little bit. You will agree with me when you have heard what I have to say. For me that is all over and done with.
gpt
Lady Ferringhall! Anna!
human
Suppose you call me by my proper name, she said quietly.
gpt
Call me Annabel.
human
Annabel? he exclaimed.
gpt
That is your sister's name.
human
No, mine.