human
Margaret, he said, suddenly, and with a good deal of feeling in his voice,
gpt
I am not worth it! Indeed I am not!
human
Are you by any chance imagining that my tears are for _you_? she said, in a low tone, but facing him like a creature at bay.
gpt
Have you interpreted me in that way? I have a right to know; speak!
human
I am at a loss to interpret you,
gpt
I will tell you the whole, then--I must tell you; your mistake forces it from me. She paused, drew a quick breath, and then went on, rapidly:
human
I love some one else. I have been very unhappy. Just after you came I received a letter which told me that he was soon to be married; he _is_ married now. I had an illness in consequence. You may remember my illness? I made up my mind then that I would root out the feeling if possible, no matter at what cost of pain and effort and long patience. You came in my way. I knew you were deeply attached elsewhere--
gpt
How did you know it?