human
That is a deadlock!
gpt
His vows, and her absolute materialism! Both of them would go to the stake for what they believe, or don't believe. It troubles me very much.
human
But, said Jack,
gpt
It would be tragical.
human
Comedy usually is. I suppose it's the human nature in it. That is so difficult to get rid of. But I thought the missionary business was safe. Though, do you know, Edith, I should think better of both of them for having some human feeling. By-the-way, did Dr. Leigh say anything about Henderson?
gpt
No. What?
human
He has given Father Damon ten thousand dollars. It's in strict secrecy, but Father Damon said I might tell you. He said it was providential.
gpt
I thought Mr. Henderson was wholly unscrupulous and cold as ice.
human
Yes, he's got a reputation for freeze-outs. If the Street knew this it would say it was insurance money. And he is so cynical that he wouldn't care what the Street said.
gpt
Do you think it came about through Mrs. Henderson?
human
I don't think so. She was speaking of Father Damon this morning in the Loan Exhibition. I don't believe she knows anything about it. Henderson is a good deal shut up in himself. They say at the Union that years ago he used to do a good many generous things--that he is a great deal harder than he used to be.