human
Oh, my little--
gpt
What's the matter? Didn't you tell them we were engaged?
human
I didn't know we were what one calls engaged, Tom. You are misunderstanding me. Of course, I did not tell them about what never happened.
gpt
But, began Tom, arguing for himself,
human
I felt sure you meant it the way I said: that you would wear my ring and consider I had a prior right to your love or affections.
gpt
You're all wrong! Because that is exactly what I wish to retain for myself--prior right to follow my own life-line. I did say that I liked you more than any other friend I know, and that I might consider you as my future fiancé if, in two years' time, I came to the conclusion that I would give up a business career. That's all; and that holds no ground for your giving me an engagement ring, nor for me to take one and wear it. I simply refuse to be bound in any way. Better understand this, once for all, Tom!