human
Why, Walter! said the uncle, taking his arm;
gpt
No, indeed, Sir! said Walter, with some embarrassment;
human
Hem! as to that, I have no reflections I wish concealed from you, Walter, or which might not be benefited by your advice.
gpt
You seem, Walter, I am most delighted to think, entirely to have overcome the little unfavourable prepossession which at first you testified towards our excellent neighbour. And for my part, I think he appears to be especially attracted towards yourself, he seeks your company; and to me he always speaks of you in terms, which, coming from such a quarter, give me the most lively gratification.
human
I own, renewed Lester,
gpt
added he with a sigh,
human
I have,
gpt
And doubtless you share my satisfaction. It happens fortunately now, that Madeline early contracted that studious and thoughtful turn, which I must own at one time gave me some uneasiness and vexation. It has taught her to appreciate the value of a mind like Aram's. Formerly, my dear boy, I hoped that at one time or another, she and yourself might form a dearer connection than that of cousins. But I was disappointed, and I am now consoled. And indeed I think there is that in Ellinor which might be yet more calculated to render you happy; that is, if the bias of your mind should ever lean that way.
human
You are very good, said Walter, bitterly.
gpt
I own I am not flattered by your selection; nor do I see why the plainest and least brilliant of the two sisters must necessarily be the fittest for me.
human
Nay, replied Lester, piqued, and justly angry,
gpt
I do not think, even if Madeline have the advantage of her sister, that you can find any fault with the personal or mental attractions of Ellinor. But indeed this is not a matter in which relations should interfere. I am far from any wish to prevent you from choosing throughout the world any one whom you may prefer. All I hope is, that your future wife will be like Ellinor in kindness of heart and sweetness of temper.
human
From choosing throughout the world! repeated Walter;
gpt
Walter! your voice is reproachful!--do I deserve it?
human
I have of late observed, continued Lester,