human
No,
gpt
Then I must ask exactly what kind of interest you took in the man, and how far your acquaintance with him went?
human
He was amusing, she said slowly, picking her words.
gpt
He came here once or twice when you were out, and on a few occasions I met him by accident on the prairie and at the settlement. I suppose I was--pleasant--to him, but nobody could have called it more than that. Then there was a change in his attitude.
human
It was to be expected, Hunter interposed dryly.
gpt
Do you wish me to understand that you were astonished?
human
Yes! she exclaimed,
gpt
I was astonished and--you must believe it--horribly mortified! He tried to make me feel that I was in his power!
human
What can I do to convince you? I hate the man! I want you to crush and humble him!
gpt
What are you going to do about it, Elcot?
human
In the first place, those two notes of yours must be paid when they fall due. After that I shall act--as appears advisable.
gpt
Raising the money will be another difficulty, she said.
human
I will give up my allowance until it is paid off.
gpt
That, replied Hunter, with undiminished dryness,