human
I think, Mrs. Lonsdale, that the thing we both wish--that is, we at the club, and you, as his friend--is to do what we can to save any unnecessary scandal in connection with poor Ayling's death. It is the least we can do for him.
gpt
Yes! She grasped frantically at the straw.
human
Yes, by all means that!
gpt
You would be willing to help?
human
Yes, anything! But what is there I can do?
gpt
You are the only person, it appears--at least the only person available--who has been aware of the condition of Mr. Ayling's heart. You can say, can you not, with certainty, that he did suffer from a serious affection of the heart?
human
He came home from India on account of it.
gpt
Very well, then. It was also the verdict of the doctor who was called. I think together we may be able to obviate the necessity of a too public investigation--at any rate, we shall see. It must be done, of course, before the official investigation begins. Therefore, if you will come down with me this afternoon, in my car--
human
Come with you? Where?
gpt
To the inn, at Homebury,
human
Oh, I couldn't--I couldn't do that!
gpt
Forgive me! To be sure I will go.
human
I understand, said Mr. Burke,