human
About these lodgings? the young man persisted, returning to the point.
gpt
If Miss Strange knows of some, why won't they do for me?
human
There is only one roof that can shelter you in Mitchelhurst, he said magnificently,
gpt
Of Mitchelhurst Place? Reynold was taken by surprise. He made a little step backward, and Barbara, needlessly alarmed, cried,
human
Mind the ditch! Her impulsive little scream nearly startled him into it, but he recovered himself on the brink, and they both coloured again, he angrily, she in vexation at having reminded him of his mishap.
gpt
How can I go to Mitchelhurst Place?
human
As my guest, said Mr. Hayes.
gpt
I am Mr. Croft's tenant. I live there--with my niece.
human
Oh thank you! he said at last.
gpt
It's exceedingly good of you, but I couldn't think of troubling you--I really couldn't. The lodgings Miss Strange mentioned will do very well for me, I am sure, or I could manage for a day or two at the inn.
human
Indeed--
gpt
But I am not particular, said Harding with his most defiant air and in his bitterest tone,
human
I assure you I am not. I have never been able to afford it. I shall be all right. Pray do not give the matter another thought. I'm very much obliged to you for your kindness, but it's quite out of the question, really.
gpt
No, said Mr. Hayes, resting his little black kid hands on the top of his stick and looking up at the tall young man,
human
Indeed--indeed, protested Harding,
gpt
I could not think of intruding.
human
My dear sir, who is the intruder at Mitchelhurst Place? Answer me that! No, he said, growing suddenly serious,
gpt
If you put it so----
human
There is no other way to put it.
gpt
I can say no more. I can only thank you for your kindness. I will come,