human
Good Heavens, Dutton! I exclaimed,
gpt
What is the matter? What has happened?
human
Nothing has happened, Mr. Sharp, he replied,
gpt
I have seen him once or twice. Has he not brought his father to the verge of a work-house by low dissipation and extravagance?
human
Yes. Well, he is an accepted suitor for Anne Dutton's hand. No wonder that you start. She fancies herself hopelessly in love with him--Nay, Sharp, hear me out. I have tried expostulation, threats, entreaties, locking her up; but it's useless. I shall kill the silly fool if I persist, and I have at length consented to the marriage; for I can not see her die.