human
Kate, dear Kate, said she, rather quickly, closing the door after her,
gpt
Miss Aubrey trembled and turned pale.
human
You must see--you _must_ see--Lady De la Zouch, Kate--they have driven from Fotheringham on purpose to take--_once more_--a last farewell! 'Tis very painful, but what can be done? You know what dear, dear, good friends they are!
gpt
Is Lord De la Zouch come, also?
human
I will not deceive you, dearest Kate, they are _all_ come; but _she_, only, is in the house: they are gone out to look for Charles, who is walking in the park. Miss Aubrey trembled violently; and after evidently a severe struggle with her feelings, the color having entirely deserted her face, and left it of an ashy whiteness,
gpt
I cannot muster up resolution enough, Agnes, she whispered.
human
I know their errand!
gpt
Care not about their errand, love! said Mrs. Aubrey, embracing her fondly.
human
You shall not be troubled--you shall not be persecuted.
gpt
They do not, Agnes, they _cannot_ persecute me, replied Miss Aubrey, with energy.
human
It is a cruel and harsh word to use--and!--consider how noble, how disinterested is their conduct; _that_ it is which subdues me!
gpt
Oh, Agnes! faltered Miss Aubrey, pressing her hand upon her heart to relieve the intolerable oppression which she suffered--
human
Don't fear, Kate! that he will attempt to see you on so sad an occasion as this. Delamere is a man of infinite delicacy and generosity!
gpt
I know he is--I know he is,
human
Stay, I'll tell you what to do; I'll go down and return with Lady De la Zouch: we can see her here, undisturbed and alone, for a few moments; and then, nothing painful _can_ occur. Shall I bring her?