human
You'll hardly expect me to deal with such a very important matter at this hour of the night, and without full consideration, he said.
gpt
You must know that such separations are contrary to my views, and I hope you know that, in spite of the friction which has arisen, I have still a strong affection for you.
human
I shan't change my mind, Cyril. I shan't come back.
gpt
I really would rather not discuss it without more consideration, Winnie--and I think I have a right to ask you to give it a little more, and to hear what I have to say after reflection. Is that unfair? At least you'll admit it's a serious step?
human
I suppose it's fair, she murmured impatiently. She would have given the world to be able to call it grossly unfair.
gpt
But it's no use,
human
Let us both think and pray, he said gravely.
gpt
This visit of yours to the Aikenheads' may be a good thing. It'll give you time to reflect, and there'll be no passing causes of irritation to affect your calmer judgment. Let us treat it as settled that you stay with them for a fortnight--but treat nothing else as settled to-night. One thing more--have you told anybody about this idea?
human
Only Hobart Gaynor. I went and asked him whether I could do it if I wanted to. I told him I meant to do it.
gpt
He'll hold his tongue. Mention it to nobody else, please.
human
I won't till--till it's settled. She smiled.
gpt
We've actually agreed on one or two things! That's very unusual in our wrangles, Cyril.
human
For God's sake, think! You don't in the least know what it means to you--or to me either.
gpt
Yes--but I know what life with you means!