human
One thing is certain, said Jack,
gpt
I must tell the partners everything now.
human
Perhaps you are right--if there is any chance of his telling them. But he could surely hardly act so shamefully.
gpt
It may be too late, even now, said Jack.
human
You know, when I was taken on at Hawk Street, and they asked me about my father, I said simply he was abroad. I've thought since it was hardly straightforward, and yet it didn't seem necessary to tell them all about it.
gpt
Certainly not. Why should your prospects be ruined because your father--
human
Because my father, said Jack, taking me up quietly,
gpt
If you do, said I,
human
Unless, said Jack,
gpt
What possible good could that do him?
human
Why, he might as well think it his duty to tell Mary.