human
I can't bear to think of it,--of the trouble, the crime, the suffering of which it has been the cause. When our poor lady recovers, she will tell us all we need to know. I dread the Oak Parlour. I would not go into that room for anything in the world. Nor, believe me, Tom, could Dan do so now. You have guessed, haven't you, that he loves Madame de la Fontaine?
gpt
Of course, dearest; poor fellow! he betrays his love by every word and act. But good heaven, Nance, he couldn't marry her!
human
No--I don't know. I suppose not. But Dan will do as he will. To oppose him now would only make him the more wretched.
gpt
Does your mother know?
human
No, and it is best she should not. I don't think she has the faintest suspicion.
gpt
Well, I suppose we had better let things rest awhile; Tom assented,
human
We must wait a bit, Tom dear. Let's just be glad now of what we have and are.
gpt
When Madame has recovered, when we know all and the mystery is solved, she replied; then she added inconsequently,
human
I wonder if we shall ever hear of the old Marquis again.
gpt
I wonder too, Tom exclaimed.
human
Though he has sailed away on _The Southern Cross_, I doubt if he will willingly leave the treasure behind him.
gpt
That dreadful treasure, Tom, cried Nancy.
human
I wish to goodness that the Marquis had it and might keep it always. We have each other.