human
And so you are free, my dear. You can hold your head high now, and look people boldly in the face. Henceforth God and man will bless your union with Ivan Andreitch. It's enchanting. I am trembling with joy, I can find no words. My dear, I will give you away. . . . Nikodim Alexandritch and I have been so fond of you, you will allow us to give our blessing to your pure, lawful union. When, when do you think of being married?
gpt
I haven't thought of it,
human
That's impossible, my dear. You have thought of it, you have.
gpt
Upon my word, I haven't, said Nadyezhda Fyodorovna, laughing.
human
What should we be married for? I see no necessity for it. We'll go on living as we have lived.
gpt
What are you saying! cried Marya Konstantinovna in horror.
human
For God's sake, what are you saying!
gpt
Our getting married won't make things any better. On the contrary, it will make them even worse. We shall lose our freedom.
human
My dear, my dear, what are you saying! exclaimed Marya Konstantinovna, stepping back and flinging up her hands.
gpt
You are talking wildly! Think what you are saying. You must settle down!