human
Look--look at _this_, Grid! And don't say again I'm a fool for believing in La d'Elphis! I've had this since the day before yesterday; but I didn't bother to show it to you, for I didn't think anything of it--I shouldn't now, but for La d'Elphis! But do look--'the body of a young, fair woman found in a train at _Orange_,'--'the bridal flower,' as La d'Elphis says--eh, what?
gpt
I've thought it all out, Pargeter went on, excitedly.
human
Peggy was driven to the wrong station--see? Got into the wrong train--and then--then, Grid, when she found out what she'd done, she got upset---- For the first time a note of awe, of horror, came into his voice--
gpt
You see, my sister Sophy was right, after all; the poor girl's heart was queer!
human
And what are you going to do now? asked Vanderlyn in a low, dry tone.
gpt
Arrange for a special to Orange, I suppose? What time will you start, Tom? Would you like me to come with you?
human
I'm not thinking of going myself, he said, rather ashamedly.
gpt
Where would be the good of it? Her brother and that cousin of hers are sure to want to go. They can take Plimmer. The truth is--well, old man, I don't feel up to it! I've always had an awful horror of death. Peggy knew that well enough----
human
Tom, said Vanderlyn, slowly,
gpt
Well, he said,
human
he looked at the other doubtfully. To poor Tom Pargeter,
gpt
Perhaps you'll let me have Jasper sometimes--in the holidays,
human
Lord, yes! Of course I will! There's nothing would please poor Peggy more! Then--then when will you start, Grid? I mean for Orange?
gpt
At once,