human
Is a man ever justified in leaving his wife?
gpt
Ah, that's a very old question, he replied gently.
human
It's been asked often, and there have been many answers.
gpt
But is he?
human
There are various conditions. If a man and a woman do not love each other, wouldn't it seem wiser for them to rectify the mistake they had made in marrying? But if they love each other ... it seems to me quite a simple matter then. I should say that under no circumstances should they part.
gpt
But if the wife has sinned?
human
My dear man ... sinned; it's a difficult word. Let us try to define it. Let us say that a sin is an act deliberately committed with the primary intention of inflicting an injury upon some one. It becomes an ugly matter. Very few people sin, if you accept my definition.
gpt
The trouble is, resumed the other man,
human
Wait! commanded Harboro. He clinched his fists. A phrase had clung to him:
gpt
He bears him to safety or both perish together!
human
Even a pigeon will sit by its mate and mourn....
gpt
I thank you.
human
You are welcome--brother!