human
When did you get this?
gpt
Five or six days ago, I think. I am not sure of the date, but it does not matter. It says the money must be paid in ten days, does it not? Yes--something like that. I know there is some time left. I have come to you because I have tried everything else.
human
Everything else? cried Malipieri, in sudden anxiety.
gpt
What in the world have you tried?
human
I sent for Volterra the day after I got this.
gpt
Oh! Malipieri was somewhat relieved.
human
What did he advise you to do? To employ a detective?
gpt
O dear, no! Nothing so simple and natural. That man is an utter brute, and I am sorry I left Sabina so long with his wife. She would have been much better in the convent with her sister. I am afraid that is where she will end, poor child, and it will be all your fault, though you never meant any harm. You do not think you could divorce and marry her, do you?