human
I guessed how it was, he said. And they were silent for a while. Then he broke out, huskily:
gpt
I don't care a hang about Blair or his mother's will. He deserves all he gets--or won't get, rather! But, Elizabeth, if--if you want to be free--
human
Uncle Robert, what I want isn't of any importance any more.
gpt
I talked it over as a supposititious case with Howe the other day, and he said that if Blair would agree, possibly--mind you, only _possibly_;--a divorce could be arranged.
human
Uncle, I did it. I've got to see it through.
gpt
Bully for you, Elizabeth, he said, brokenly. Then, to escape from the emotional demand of the moment, he began to bark:
human
You are outrageously careless about money. How on earth a girl, who has been brought up by a man, and so might be expected to have some sense in such matters, can be so careless, I don't understand! You've never asked me about that legacy. I've put the money in the bank. Your bank-book is there on my table.
gpt
Blair can live on it. she thought--it was a relief to her to stab herself with words;--