human
You won't mind if I empty out the shells? he said.
gpt
Estuban and I feel that we ought to take the responsibility of any shooting that may be necessary.
human
If you're going to break into the house--mind, I didn't say I held by any such foolishness, but if you're going to do it anyway, better take my glass-cutter. It may come in handy.
gpt
Bessie, you've got a better head than any of us! cried Greg--
human
Go along with you! Mind you bring it back safe. I can't sell window glass without something to cut it.
gpt
Must you? she faltered.
human
On top of everything to-night?
gpt
It must be at once, while he is off his guard. He does not yet know of your escape.
human
If I could only go too! But to wait here in suspense--how can I endure it?
gpt
Oh, this is a simple job.
human
Simple! You don't know Francisco.
gpt
I must go. Send me with a smile.
human
I want you to promise me something, she begged.
gpt
You mustn't be angry.
human
I want you to promise me you will not kill Francisco. I could not have that. After all he has cared for me for nine years, and he is the husband of the one I love.
gpt
I promise you, he said gravely,--
human
Do not think that I mean to let him go free, she said;