human
We can't help it, Mr. Fox. I'm very sorry that this has come against your will.
gpt
So it is true. God help me! The Elder's words came with surprising calm, but his tone was harsh and hard.
human
So it is as I was warned. It is hard to believe that my little Beth has proven untrue to me. He was breathing hard. Pointing his stick in the direction of the minister, he finished with savage calm,
gpt
My little girl here alone, and with a man like you! God help me!
human
Be careful!
gpt
Father, you must not talk and look like that.
human
Alone with him! repeated Mr. Fox.
gpt
I saw the whole shameless proceeding through that window, and it is needless for you to deny what has happened.
human
We are not trying to deny it, Father. I'm proud of it. We tried so hard not to love each other, too, when we found out how set you were against it. But we couldn't help it. We did try, didn't we, Mack?
gpt
You tried! sneered her father.
human
I suppose this man forced you to steal from your home under cover of night, and come to him, over paths that were dark and out of the way, against your will. Do you expect me to believe that?
gpt
I've done nothing to be ashamed of. I came here of my own accord, and you have no right to spy on me through those who are willing to do such vulgar things because you pay them. I came here to see Uncle Josiah. He wasn't in, and Mr. McGowan was--well, he was entertaining me.
human
That will do! You shall not add perjury to your sin. You knew perfectly well that Pott was not home. You knew he was in the city. Your stories don't hang together.
gpt
Father, you must not talk to me like that. Uncle Josiah came home this morning, and I made arrangements to meet him here to-night.
human
And he was conveniently out, I suppose, so you might meet this fellow here alone.
gpt
If you refuse to listen to reason, you may think what you like. I love that man you've been maligning!
human
You love him? Are you brazen enough to stand there and say that to my face? he shouted, losing his self-control.
gpt
Him! You! I've a mind----Why, you silly little sentimental fool. You go so far as to flaunt----
human
Mr. Fox, allow me to explain,