human
I would not have asked you to come, Fräulein, though I much desired it; but sober judgment would prompt me to wish that--that is, I--ah, Fräulein, I did not want you to come to the bridge.
gpt
Now, Little Max, you do not speak the truth. You did want me to come, else why do you come to the bridge? Why do you come?
human
I do not know.
gpt
Did you come to see Twonette? I had not thought of her. She is but drained milk and treacle. Do you want to see her, Sir Max? If so, I'll return to the house and send her to you.
human
Fräulein, I need not answer your question,
gpt
But I love Twonette. I know you do not come to see her, and I should not have spoken as I did,
human
You know why I come to the bridge, even though I do not, said Max.
gpt
Tell me, Fräulein, why I come.
human
That is what you may tell me. I came to hear it,
gpt
I may not speak, Fräulein, he replied, with a deep, regretful sigh.
human
What I said to you on the road from Basel will be true as long as I live, but we agreed that it should not again be spoken between us. For your sake more than for mine it is better that I remain silent.