human
So that is why you were afraid of me to-day. I knew there was something. I winded it the moment we met. Whenever I hold your hand in mine I can see into your soul. What was it, Anne? The Knave of Diamonds on a black mare--riding to perdition?
gpt
Or was it just a savage?
human
Yes, he said.
gpt
But isn't it better to face him than to run away? Haven't you always found it so? You kissed him once, Anne. Do you remember? It was the greatest thing that ever happened to him.
human
I have wondered since if I did wrong.
gpt
Then don't wonder, he said.
human
For I was nearer to the God you worship at that moment than I had ever been before. I never believed in Him till then, but that night I wrestled with Him--and got beaten. He dropped suddenly into his most cynical drawl, so that she wondered if, after all, he were mocking her.
gpt
It kind of made an impression on me. I thought it might interest you to know. Have you had enough of this yet? Shall we move on?
human
If it did that for you, Nap, she said,
gpt
I do not regret it.
human
I believe you'll turn me out a good man some day, he said.
gpt
And I wonder if you will like me any when it's done.
human
I only want you to be your better self,
gpt
Which is a myth, he returned, as he handed her in,