human
What is it? she said.
gpt
I thought him the best and he is the best. I thought that he thought that I was the best; and I wasn't. It shall be as I say.
human
Lax finds it too hot, he said,
gpt
But nevertheless he was indefatigable in following up the murderer of poor Florian.
human
As for the murder in the court house, he said,
gpt
I do believe that though it was done in the presence of an immense crowd no one actually saw it. I have the pistol, but what is that? The pistol was dropped on the floor of the court house.
human
He is a stupid fellow,
gpt
But he has been faithful. And you can't expect him to look at these things as you do.
human
Of course he finds it to be a great compliment. To have a special letter addressed to him by some special Captain Moonlight is to bring him into the history of his country.
gpt
I suppose he will go.
human
Then let him go. I would not on any account ask him to stay. If he comes to me I shall tell him simply that he is a fool. Pat Carroll's people want to bother your father, and he would be bothered if he were to lose his man-servant. There is no doubt of that. If Peter desires to bother him let him go. Then he has another idea that he wants to achieve a character for fidelity. He must choose between the two. But I wouldn't on any account ask him for a favour.
gpt
Edith,
human
Well, Captain Clayton.
gpt
Some months ago,--before these sad things had occurred,--I told you what I thought of you, and I asked you for a favour.
human
There was a mistake made between us all,--a mistake which does not admit of being put to rights. It was unfortunate, but those misfortunes will occur. There is no more to be said about it.
gpt
Is the happiness of two people to be thus sacrificed, when nothing is done for the benefit of one?
human
What two?
gpt
You and I.
human
My happiness will not be sacrificed, Captain Clayton,