human
Mrs. Warrender, he said, gravely lifting his hat,
gpt
I know all, answered the woman, in a rich, low voice.
human
Jarks, the sexton, told my servant this morning what has happened to poor Julian, and that his body has been found in the Marlow vault.
gpt
Are you sure you did not know of it last night?
human
Mr. Thorold!
gpt
I mean that the letter which disturbed you so much might have hinted at the murder.
human
A letter? How do you know I got a letter last night?
gpt
The Rector called to break the news to you this morning, and your servant told him that you already knew it; also that you had left for London--with your jewels, Mrs. Warrender,
human
And you followed me! cried the woman savagely.
gpt
Do you intend to accuse me of my husband's murder?
human
I certainly do not; and I did not follow you. I am here on the same errand as yourself.
gpt
How do you know what my errand is?
human
Because I can put two and two together, Mrs. Warrender. I also received a letter--at least, Miss Marlow did, and from the same man--the man who lives here.
gpt
Cicero Gramp?
human
That is the name. You see, I was right. Does he intend to blackmail you also, and did you bring your jewels to satisfy his demands?