human
Be frank, he said, with some severity.
gpt
You wish to separate from your sister!
human
Yes.
gpt
And why? Tell me the reason.
human
I can't tell you. I wish to separate from Laura.
gpt
When?
human
At once. To-day.
gpt
Indeed? Have you had a quarrel? I'll be peacemaker.
human
I doubt it,
gpt
If you'll tell me what you've quarrelled about, I'll make peace between you.
human
But why do you ask these questions and make these offers? I want to separate from my sister. That is all.
gpt
And I don't wish to,
human
You don't wish to be parted from Laura!
gpt
I don't indeed.
human
Do as you like,
gpt
Oh, heaven help me,
human
Now we have come to the fainting-fit, said Cesare, looking at her scornfully,
gpt
What jealousy! Who has spoken of jealousy?
human
Must I inform you that you have done nothing else for the past half-hour! It strikes me that you have lost the little good sense you ever had. And I give you notice that I'm not going to make myself ridiculous on your account.
gpt
You wish to stay with Laura!
human
Not only I, but you too. For the sake of the world's opinion, as well as for our own sakes, we can't desert the girl. She's been confided to our protection. It would be a scandal which I'll not permit you to make. If I have to suffer a hundred deaths, I'll not allow you to make a scandal. Do you understand!
gpt
And then, he went on,
human
I don't know your reasons for not wishing to live any longer with your sister. She's good, she's well-behaved, she's serious; she gives you no trouble; you have no right to find fault with her. It's one of your whims--it's your everlasting desire to be unhappy. Anyhow, your idiotic caprice will soon enough be gratified. Laura will soon be married.
gpt
Do you wish Laura to marry!
human
I wish it earnestly.
gpt
You'll be glad of it!
human
Most glad,