human
Señor, she said,
gpt
I am but a woman. I am in the Señor Secretary's hands. I am even in his _hand_. What can he wish?
human
In no unfair way, Señora, I beg you to understand, in no improper way are you in our hands. But now let us endeavor to discover some way in which some of these matters may be composed. In such affairs, a small incident is sometimes magnified and taken in connection with its possible consequences. You readily may see, Señora, that did I personally seek the dismissal of your husband, possibly even the recall of General Almonte, his chief, that might be effected without difficulty.
gpt
You seek war, Señor Secretary! My people say that your armies are in Texas now, or will be.
human
They are but very slightly in advance of the truth, Señora, said Calhoun grimly.
gpt
For me, I do not believe in war when war can be averted. But suppose it _could_ be averted? Suppose the Señora Yturrio herself _could_ avert it? Suppose the Señora could remain here still, in this city which she so much admires? A lady of so distinguished beauty and charm is valuable in our society here.
human
See, he resumed,