human
Will you come down to the house, Captain Whitney? The ladies have expressed a wish to see you. They want to thank you for what you have done.
gpt
There is nothing to thank about, Reuben said.
human
I only did my duty as a police officer, and am disgusted at those scoundrels having got away. I have done all I could, since I arrived; but I can't help feeling, being in command of the force here, that we are to some extent to blame for these fellows carrying on, as they have done for months, without being caught.
gpt
I think you had better come down, Whitney, Mr. Barker said.
human
There is something bright and hopeful about you, and I think that a talk with you might cheer the poor things up a bit. When people are in the state they are, they seem to turn to everyone for a gleam of hope, and comfort.
gpt
Oh, if you think I can do any good, of course I will go; though I would rather stop here, by a good way.
human
Arthur has just dozed off, she whispered.
gpt
Mrs. Barker is sitting by him. She insisted on our coming out. Will you come in here?