human
I am glad of the opportunity of having a word with you in private, he said.
gpt
Of course you are acquainted with the disposition your husband made of his estate; but Rupert Fosdyke may be disagreeably surprised. If he protests, do not be drawn into argument. Please leave matters in my hands.
human
Am I to say nothing at all?
gpt
Nothing controversial. If he blusters, and asks questions, refer him to me.
human
He knows already that Walter viewed his--what shall I call them?--social entanglements with disfavor.
gpt
Yes. For all that, he may be hoping for more than he will get.
human
Wouldn't it be wise to soften the blow by an act of voluntary generosity?
gpt
It would be construed rather as weakness than as strength, he said.
human
Fosdyke is not poor. On ten thousand dollars a year a man can live very comfortably, even in society. An extra couple of thousand will keep his hunters or run a car. No, Mrs. Carmac. Your husband's intentions are set forth very clearly, and I advise you not to depart from them in the slightest particular.