human
Since you really want to know my wishes——
gpt
I do, Mary!
human
Well, don’t be so impatient, sir, and I’ll try and tell you. My wish is that you press for no answer for six months, during which time we shall be able to meet as friends and become better acquainted with each other, when it may happen that friendship will not improve upon acquaintance; in which case, no harm will be done, as we shall each be able to take our own course, and be saved many useless regrets.
gpt
Your conditions are hard, Mary, but I can’t say they are unjust; nor am I afraid of the result you foreshadow.
human
In that case, the subject can be again resumed. In the meanwhile, let’s agree to leave the future to look after itself.
gpt
If I thought there was any chance of your relenting, Mary, I would try and urge you——
human
Then please don’t, she interrupted,