human
My child, he said, in a tone that sent premonitory chills of trouble into the hearts of the two young people,
gpt
A blow? Nina turned pale.
human
What kind of a blow?
gpt
What is it, Judge?
human
I have been very busy tracing back these deeds and looking up the estate that I hoped your grandfather Carroll had left his son, the Judge went on,
gpt
Is _that_ all? Nina drew a deep breath and loosed the grip of her hands in her lap.
human
Great heavens, Uncle, you nearly frightened me out of my wits. I thought—I thought something terrible had happened.
gpt
But—but it _is_ terrible, my dear, said her puzzled uncle.
human
You don’t seem to understand. There is no money for you to inherit. I thought you would be a great heiress. I hoped you would get a large sum of money from that property——
gpt
Nonsense, Uncle! Who cares! What would I want with a great lot of money? I don’t care a button about the fortune. I’ve found you—and know all about my dear father and mother now—and I’ve got Joe, so what more could I ask?
human
But, my dear——