human
Excuse my absence, father; I am compelled to go away again, and this time without saying good-bye to you. But don't be anxious; you will hear from me often, and I hope to see you again before long.
gpt
And he don't say where he's going! murmured Sans-Cravate.
human
What a pity! you could have written to him at once that he could come back, that everything was forgiven.
gpt
Perhaps he will tell me where he is, in his first letter, suggested Monsieur Vermoncey;
human
Ah! yes, yes, we will do that, that's a fine idea; but till then I must be patient. Will you allow me, monsieur, to come often to ask whether you have heard from your son?
gpt
Whenever you choose, my friend; you are no longer a stranger to me. Here, Étienne, take this purse, and give up your trade; from this moment you do not need to earn money.
human
No, monsieur, not yet; my sister ain't your son's wife as yet; until then, let me stay as I am.
gpt
Let's hope they will come back, he said, as he went away,
human
Was it because he learned that Liline had found her brother that Monsieur Albert carried her off so quick?