human
Tell me you care--a little,
gpt
No girl can be alone as I am now and not be touched by such words, she said very gently after a moment's hesitation.
human
But--promising to marry you is a different matter. I can't let you rashly offer me so much when I know what it would mean to you to bring home a--book agent to your mother!
gpt
My life is my own, to do with as I please. If I'm satisfied, that's enough. You are what I want--all I want. As for my mother--when she knows you--But we'll not talk of that just yet. What I must know is--do you--can you--care for me--enough to marry me? His hand tightened on hers, his voice whispered in her ear:
human
Anne, darling--can't you love me? I want you so--oh--I want you so! Let me kiss you--just once, dear. That will tell you--
gpt
No--no! Listen--Jordan King. Sometime--by next spring perhaps, I shall be in the place I call home. When that time comes I will let you know. If you still care to, you may come and see me there. Now--won't you drive on, please?
human
Yes, if you'll let me--just once--_once_ to live on all those months! Anne--
gpt
Ah, don't spoil that chivalry of yours, said her mellow, low voice.
human
Let me go on thinking you are what I have believed you are all along. Be patient, and prove whether this is real, instead of snatching at what might dull your judgment!
gpt
It wouldn't dull it--only confirm it. And--I want to make you remember me.
human
You have provided that already,