human
Which is equally absurd, said Algitha.
gpt
Just as if any two people, when they are beginning to form their characters, could possibly be sure of their sentiments for the rest of their days. They have no business to marry at such an age. They are bound to alter.
human
But they must regard it as their duty not to alter with regard to one another,
gpt
Quite so; just as they ought to regard it as their duty among other things, not to grow old,
human
Then, Algitha, do you mean that they may fall in love elsewhere?
gpt
They very likely _will_ do so, if they make such an absurd start,
human
And if they do?
gpt
Then, if the sentiment stands test and trial, and proves genuine, and not a silly freak, the fact ought to be frankly faced. Husband and wife have no business to go on keeping up a bond that has become false and irksome.
human
But surely you don't mean to defend such faithlessness.