human
Richard, I have somewhat to say to you, and I wish you seriously to attend. You know that I am your best, your most disinterested friend, and that your welfare lies nearer to my heart than aught else earthly. Well, I have observed, with much regret, the increased interest you seem to take in your cousin--your passion for her, in fact. These things are easily arrested in the commencement, and they must be arrested. You can do it, and you must do it! I have other views for you. Promise me, my son, that you will give up all thoughts of Alice.
gpt
But, my father, Alice is a very beautiful, very amiable, very intellectual----
human
Beggar!
gpt
Father!
human
Unbend that brow, sir! nor dare to address your parent in that insolent tone! And now, sir, once for all, let us come to the point, and understand each other perfectly. Should you persist in your addresses to Alice, should you finally marry her, not a shilling, not a penny of your father's wealth shall fall on an ungrateful son.
gpt
Fear of the loss of wealth would not deter me from any step. But the loss of my father would be an evil, I could never risk to encounter. I will obey you, sir.
human
I am not satisfied, thought the old gentleman, as he left his son, after a few more moments of conversation.
gpt
I am not satisfied. I will watch them closely, and in the course of the day speak to Alice.
human
Alice, he commenced,
gpt
I wish to make a confidant of you;