human
It wasn't absurd _at all_, she repeated
gpt
But it was not safe, said the professor, in alarm.
human
If a man be ever so slightly insane, there is no telling what form his insanity will take: he might have imagined you to be inimical to him, and have thrown you overboard.
gpt
You'd not feel that way if you could see him, dear, she said.
human
He's as gentle as a lamb, and a little sheepish into the bargain. And I promised to let him row me over to-morrow afternoon at half-past four. Indeed, there's no danger. The only really queer thing he did was to carry me a mile down the river; and that was my fault, for I asked him to sing again. He has a delightful voice, and he sang that song you like so much,--'Oh, wert thou in the cauld blast!'--and while he was singing he missed the landing. But he apologized, and rowed me back like lightning: so it really didn't matter,--especially as you met me, like the dear that you are.
gpt
I prefer, however, that you should run no risk, however slight, my Rose,
human
But I don't see how I can help it, she said, in dismayed tones,
gpt
Very well, said the professor, after a moment's thought.
human
I do not wish you to break your word, of course: so I will go with you. I can have a little talk with this unfortunate young man while you are engaged with your dress-maker, and perhaps his condition may be ameliorated. He could surely engage in some more remunerative occupation than that which he is at present pursuing; and there are institutions, you know, where much light has been thrown upon darkened minds.
gpt
How good, how kind you are! she cried, her sweet eyes filling with happy tears, unseen in the gathering darkness.
human
You're sure you've made up your mind not to be disappointed when you find out just how foolish and trifling I really am?