human
You do not forget my words, Madame?
gpt
I shall never forget them, Monsieur.
human
Hubert has been troubled about the money that your father set apart, on your marriage, as a contribution to the household expenses, she said, one morning.
gpt
Your father did not place it all in your name.
human
I know, said Hadria.
gpt
It is tied up, in some way, for the use of the family. I have a small sum only in my own control.
human
Hubert is now leaving half of it to accumulate. The other half has still to go towards the expenses at the Red House. I suppose you approve?
gpt
Certainly, said Hadria.
human
My father designed it for that purpose.
gpt
But Hubert feared you might be running short of money, and wished to send you some; but the trustees say it is against the conditions of the trust.
human
So I suppose.
gpt
I wanted you to know about it, that is all, said Henriette.
human
Also, I should like to say that though Hubert does not feel that he can ask you to return to the Red House, after what has happened--he cannot risk your refusing--yet I take it on myself to tell you, that he would only be too glad if you would go back.
gpt
Thank you, I understand.
human
Bad news!