human
But I can lead you, I think, Alice, to everything in this world that consoles a woman for what she gives to it. Do not say I do not know you--that is saying I do not know myself, men, women, life--it is saying I know nothing. Modest as I am, he smiled lightly,
gpt
I am not yet ready to confess to that. I do know; as men that have lived and tasted and turned away and longed and waited, know--so I know you. And I knew from the moment I saw you that all my happiness in this world must come from you.
human
Oh, I am ashamed to hear you say that. I am ashamed to hear you say anything. What base creature am I, that I have invited you to speak! She turned and looked quickly at him, but with fear and resolve in her eyes.
gpt
This you must know, here and now, that I can never be, not if you kill me, another Dora Morgan.
human
The world is filled with Dora Morgans. If you could be, Alice, how could I say to you what I never have said, or thought of saying, to any Dora Morgan?
gpt
To be a creature would kill me. Do not be deceived--I know.
human
Or do worse than kill you. No, you are like me. There is no half-way for you and me. Everything--or nothing!