human
We intended venturing out as far as the pier, there to enjoy once more that beautiful moonlight view, but Sir Booth went out to-night by the little door down there, and this has been left with its padlock on. So we must only treat this little recess as the convent parlour, with the grating here, at which we parley with our friends. _Do_ you hear that foolish old dog again? I really believe he has got out of the yard,
gpt
Neptune,
human
You have not said a word, Miss Fanshawe. You are not offended with me, I hope?
gpt
Oh, no.
human
You have not shaken hands, he continued, and he put his hand between the bars;
gpt
And now, can you tell me nothing?
human
I've been thinking that I may as well speak now, she said, in very low tones.
gpt
There must be uncertainty, I believe, in all things, and faith in those who love us, and trust that all may end in good; and so, _blindly_--almost _blindly_--I say, yes, if you will promise me--oh! _promise_, that you will always love me, as you do now, and never change. If you love me, I shall love you, _always_; and if you change, I shall _die_. Oh! won't you promise?