human
It serves you right, remarks Elsa, coldly. She cannot deny herself the satisfaction of making some sharp remark to him.
gpt
When he introduced himself to you, you told me 'the man is repulsive to me!' and when he came back again you engaged him. You always do so. At the first glance you judge men according to your instincts, and very justly; at the second glance you judge them by the universal statutes of lofty philanthropy, and always falsely. I know no one for whom it is more unpleasant to believe ill of his neighbor than you.
human
God be praised and thanked that the counterbalance of a desperately distrustful wife is given me, then, cried Erwin, somewhat irritably. Then a pair of large eyes meet his gloomily.
gpt
My distrust is a disease, and you know the cause,
human
How could I forget the 27th? Elsa, are you very angry with me?
gpt
Why should I be angry?
human
Had you forgotten, also?
gpt
Forgotten?--what?
human
That to-day is my lucky day--the loveliest day of all the year for me? Oh, Elsa! Has it become indifferent to you?
gpt
Ah, indeed!--I should tease you for your lack of memory!
human
Elsa! confused and surprised he looks in her eyes.
gpt
Do you not remember how we have always valued the day; do you not remember the first year? You had forgotten it, then?--and when I put the ring on your finger--perhaps you do not wear it any longer?
human
Oh, yes;
gpt
Well, you were ashamed, then, not to have thought of me, he continued,
human
It is very long ago--hm! What does Linda write to you besides that to-day is the 27th?
gpt
I have not read all of her letter, read it yourself if you wish,