human
No, no. I can't, I can't,
gpt
I will not listen to denial, he said following her.
human
I cannot stand a second disappointment. You have allowed me to hope.
gpt
How? When? Never!
human
Ah, yes, Hadria. I am older than you and I have more experience. Do you think a man will cease to hope while he continues to see the woman he loves?
gpt
You seemed to have forgotten--your sister assured me--Ah, it was treacherous, it was cruel. She took advantage of my ignorance, my craving for companionship.
human
No, it is you who are cruel, Hadria, to make such accusations. I do not claim the slightest consideration because you permitted those practices. But you cannot suppose that my feeling has not been confirmed and strengthened since I have seen you again. Why should you turn from me? Why may I not hope to win you? If you have no repugnance to me, why should not I have a chance? Hadria, Hadria, answer me, for heaven's sake. Oh, if I could only understand what is in your mind!