human
I should be sorry, after what you have just said, to chance hurting you by refusing. I put it to your own good feeling--have you not asked somewhat too much?
gpt
Certainly too much, madam, in any common case, said he, quite unmoved.
human
Certainly too much, if I asked you for it, as I do not, as the token of an affection which I know well you do not, cannot feel. But--take my words as they stand--were you to--It would be returned if I die, in a few weeks; and returned still sooner if I live. And, madam, said he lowering his voice,
gpt
I vow to you, before Him who sees us both, that, as far as I am concerned, no human being shall ever know of the fact.
human
What, Mr. Headley? Can you think that I am to have secrets in common with you, or with any other man? No, sir! If I granted your request, I should avow it as openly as I shall refuse it.