human
I've been thinking about our affair, Mary, how to go to work and all that, and of course the first thing we've got to do is to get a divorce.
gpt
You have evidence enough, you know, and if you haven't there's Price--she has plenty. So, since you've given me the right to speak for you, dear, I'm going to speak to your father first
human
Oh, I know he'll be a hard nut to crack. He won't want to hear what I've got to say, but he has got to hear it. And after all you're his daughter, and if he has any bowels of compassion . . .
gpt
Yes, he's ill, but he has only to set Curphy to work and the lawyer will do the rest.
human
On this subject?
gpt
Yes.
human
And what did he say?
gpt
That was only bluff, though, said Martin.
human
The real truth is that you would cease to be Lady Raa and that would be a blow to his pride. Then there would no longer be any possibility of establishing a family and that would disturb his plans. No matter! We can set Curphy to work ourselves.
gpt
But I have seen Mr. Curphy also,
human
And what did _he_ say?
gpt
Good heavens! What an iniquity! In England too! But never mind! There are other countries where this relic of the barbaric ages doesn't exist. We'll go there. We must get you a divorce somehow.
human
But Martin, I said,