human
And the Lady in the Mask?
gpt
I must relegate her to the fog she came out of. But it would be a frightful thing if--if--
human
If the silver and plate were missing when the Sandfords return?
gpt
Oh, bosh! It's all some joke, and I'm the butt of it. She was in that house by the same authority she rode the horse.
human
A woman of that sort would have no difficulty in hoodwinking the stablemen,
gpt
And so you add forgery? Not a shred of my romance left!
human
We'll know all about it in the fall. And ten to one, my theory will be the correct one.
gpt
That's better. I have some hope now. You never won a bet in all your life.
human
I know it; but this may be the one time. By the way, received a postal from Kitty this morning. From Gibraltar. Fine trip. Visited the gun-galleries and the antique furniture shops. Says no sign of prima donna as yet, but believes her to be on board. O'Mally's on the water-wagon. But Kitty aggravates me.
gpt
What has she done now--refused you by Marconigraph?
human
No; but she promised me her address.
gpt
Address her care Cook's, Florence, Rome, Venice. It's the popular mail-box of Europe; and if she has given them the address, they will forward.
human
That helps considerably. I'm glad there's one Cook which can be relied on.
gpt
In the morning I'll arrange for passage. We'll try the Celtic.
human
I'll leave the business end of the trip to you.
gpt
The first Saturday in March, then, if we can get booking. That will be in less than two weeks.
human
I'm game. Shall I pack up my riding-breeches?
gpt
Prepare for everything except automobiles.
human
Bah! I wouldn't take one as a gift.
gpt
You couldn't afford to, if what I hear about them is true. Though you might be able to sell the gift and wipe out that thousand.
human
Hang the thousand! I had almost forgotten it again.
gpt
Pardon me,
human
I am clumsy,