human
Without disrespect, sir, I think I may beg of you not to insist on an explanation--either from me, or from--anyone else. It could do no good. It might do--I mean it might cause--additional pain. You have guessed the reason? Yes, you see it clearly--you understand. And--and you seem sorry. Don't let it trouble you, sir. There are lots better than I. He paused, then added uncertainly:
gpt
Colonel Bristo, you have been more, far more, than kind and good to me. If you treated me like a son before it was time--well--well, it will all be a pleasant memory to--to take away with me.
human
Away?
gpt
Yes, away; back to Australia, said Dick, expressing his newest thought as though it were his oldest.
human
Before you get back from the north, I shall probably be on my way.
gpt
Don't do that, Dick--don't do that,