human
I have just come from Tom Pargeter, he observed quietly.
gpt
I can't help being sorry for him. The police have been worrying him, and--and at their suggestion we have been seeking among her things--among her correspondence--for some clue. But of course we found nothing. Pargeter is longing to go away--to England. How I wish he would go,--God! how I wish he would go! After all, as he says himself, he can do no good by staying here. He would receive any news within an hour.
human
Ah! but if Mr. Pargeter leaves Paris before--before something is discovered, his conduct would be regarded as very cruel--very heartless.
gpt
Did you know, said Vanderlyn, in a low voice,
human
Yes, said Madame de Léra,
gpt
I knew of that episode in their early married life--but on that occasion, Mr. Vanderlyn, our poor friend cannot be said to have disappeared--she only returned to her own family.
human
Why, having once escaped, did she ever go back to him?
gpt
You forget, said Madame de Léra, gently,